How to Install a Radiator with Wickes

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12 жыл бұрын

We show you all the steps you need to install your radiator to maximise your heating output and efficiency.
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When your radiator needs replacing with a new one this tutorial can help you make sure thew job goes correctly. This tutorial is for a heating system supplied by a header tank which is usually found in the loft. It's good to make sure the header tank is topped up with corrosion inhibiter.
If you have any decorating planned, once the radiator is off the wall, this is the perfect opportunity to do so.
Safety Tips
- Radiators are heavy. Be sure to use lifting assistance if needed.
- Wearing suitable clothing including knee pads.
- When drilling be sure to use protective eye-wear.
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In addition to our video, we recommend you read our 'How To Guide - How to create storage space'. Use this guide to find out how to choose and calculate your materials, tools and safety equipment. www.wickes.co.uk/how-to-guides...
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@genesisrobles3426 Жыл бұрын

MUY buena calidad, el texto imagenes. kzfaq.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO Un manuel muy completo y trabajado. Resulta muy práctico. Para principiantes y profesionales. Lo recomiendo

@jameslowman2088 6 жыл бұрын

Some useful advice. I learnt that the long holes in the brackets are to help you get the height of the radiator in line with the valves as you can slide the brackets up and down. Then when it is correct, fix screws through the round holes. Thank you.

@razzyrascal7961 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, this was literally what I came here to see and he didnt explain it at all!

@70nads 10 жыл бұрын

This video was a great help.

@alanjohnson8417 Жыл бұрын

Always have lots of rags at hand and spread them beneath the radiator before lifting it off. Don't use your best glass bowl to collect water. You don't need that much PTFE tape. If you wrap it around three times and tighten properly, that is sufficient.

@Kelsdoggy 11 жыл бұрын

Very useful thanks

@Bibg867 2 жыл бұрын

The positioning of the brackets are not explained clearly

@chubbyBunny94 Жыл бұрын

Just had my offer accepted on first house. Subbed, Let’s gooooo

@D0nkles 9 ай бұрын

good luck mate, was same boat and I was gravely unprepared for radiators and heating.

@czkimi2009 10 жыл бұрын

wow the QUINN!

@nasirpjr7332 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice tanks

@swedensy 5 жыл бұрын

This is easy How about input and output on one side radiators?

@tombartram7384 9 ай бұрын

Top tip. For screwing rad valves into the main body of the rad don't go out and buy a half inch plumbing-specific hex key. It sux buying a tool you'll never need again. Simply grip the shaft of a m8 bolt in your mole grips and use the bolt head. Always ptfe this thread before installing the rad as a precaution.

@enensis 5 жыл бұрын

The most crucial part of measuring is not explained enough lol

@ashwinpatelmpharm 6 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jaeoY7ef35fMdZ8.htmlsi=25Fu2iROq8HJPdma this video explains the measuring in a bit more detail

@SamHughes-gw6ym 3 ай бұрын

Which part? I thought measuring is pretty self explanatory if you know how to measure stuff

@oginsights5340 2 жыл бұрын

Where can modern radiators be bought? I don't see them at large box hardware stores.

@Wendybellrings 8 жыл бұрын

You said put corrosion inhibitor in the header tank - that's fine but what about a sealed system. ? In through the top of the rad with the cap removed with a funnel and tube, cap re-fitted then bleed the system.

@kathielowe4470 7 жыл бұрын

Robert Warner

@Professional_Youtube_Commenter 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, pay a plumber. You're asking for specific questions and if you dont know then you should just hire a professional to do this.

@bluelightalarm 2 жыл бұрын

They hid the mess he made of draining that radiator! Water went down in the gap between the wall and the floor! Would have made much more sense to put a plastic sheet down first and a towel to catch any water that missed the bowl!

@MM0SDK 9 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why people are saying the video shows the PTFE being wrapped in the wrong direction, not wrapped clockwise with the same direction as the nut tightening rotation. Are the valves reverse threaded - anti-clockwise? I've always wrapped PTFE in the same direction as I would be tightening the nut, to stop it unravelling. Am I right?

@MM0SDK 9 жыл бұрын

lifeshort lol thanks

@siamscot 6 жыл бұрын

Mark Bartlett i

@marklimbrick Жыл бұрын

As soon as you touch the lock valves on old radiator - they will start leaking badly. Now PTFE tape quickly wrapped around unwound thread on adjusting but will seal, its only temporary. If it started leaking again you could come home to a big wet mess. The rubber seals must lose flexibility over time. Expect it and have PTFE tape handy.

@wetconcrete 11 жыл бұрын

You only get given one pair of eyes - ALWAYS wear eye protection when drilling.

@liamtaylor5122 3 жыл бұрын

7 years later and comment still going strong

@philbell5705 Жыл бұрын

Safety squint will do 👍

@ericreckless541 7 жыл бұрын

I dont understand the measuring sequence he does not explain this very clearly.

@sgtjenko 6 жыл бұрын

Neither do I and that was the whole point of me watching the video

@zachx01 9 жыл бұрын

OK, I have a new wickes rad now on the wall, it did not come with tail pieces and I cant find either tail piece or tail key on the wickes site, suggestions please.

@amrhassan3707 4 жыл бұрын

WHAT,S THE KIND OF RADIATOR PIPE

@nlomas 5 жыл бұрын

How do I know if I have a pressured system?

@Professional_Youtube_Commenter 2 жыл бұрын

pressurised system = combi boiler.

@2icelollys1goat 5 ай бұрын

If you're asking that.... then you absolutely need a plumber!

@tomstyle89 9 жыл бұрын

Ptfe tape **

@fablan3308 Жыл бұрын

Which side do you put air release valve

@alanjohnson8417 Жыл бұрын

You mean the bleed valve? If your radiator is absolutely level it doesn't really matter. If one end of the radiator is higher than the other (spirit level) put the bleed valve at the higher end.

@FunkSoulClassic89 10 жыл бұрын

how much ptfe taper did he use half the roll wasn't it

@Wendybellrings 8 жыл бұрын

+FunkSoulClassic89 you need 6-7 turns on the tail pieces

@barrycawley6501 6 жыл бұрын

Screwfix is better

@katrinasmith1987 2 жыл бұрын

woodwork project beginner .

@Bluezulu17 3 жыл бұрын

This vid has left me more confused than I was before watching

@pinksandvibes3049 Жыл бұрын

Hope they will not use my cooking bowl

@NotReallyBotheredAboutMyHandle 10 ай бұрын

baba booey

@JohnnyKarate44 3 жыл бұрын

That radiator is not level.

@gurmindersingh1424 6 жыл бұрын

Yours old. Radiator is.

@abscomm 5 жыл бұрын

2:35 Tghis guy has never used PTFE tape before. He is a joke!

@holeepoo5496 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha rookie

@iknoukno6250 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Professional_Youtube_Commenter 2 жыл бұрын

What? he's putting the ptfe in the correct directions, whats wrong with that?

@abscomm 2 жыл бұрын

@@Professional_KZfaq_Commenter If you wrap it in the opposite direction that the parts move as you tighten then there is a chance that the tape will bunch up and cause a small leak either immediately or after some time. Therefore you could get a call back. Is that the sort of reputation you want as a tradesman?

@Professional_Youtube_Commenter 2 жыл бұрын

@@abscomm i have no idea what you mean. Are union joints treaded in reverse or something? IIRC they are not. The way he's wrapped it, the end is facing away from the direction it will be treaded in. I am pretty sure you are dead wrong on this.

@faroyoussef1757 6 ай бұрын

Not informative in terms of measurements . We expected to know the measurements

@bruskdersim1720 2 жыл бұрын

What was that all about. U didn’t tell us the most important part of the installation the measurements. What a joke.

@tomstyle89 9 жыл бұрын

This guy doesn't have a clue what he's doing he's putting the order tape on wrong and you don't put ptfe tape on the bleeding valve or blank plate as they have a rubber seal wickes were did you get this guy lmao

@maandpaharris2887 9 жыл бұрын

I hgffff

@Wendybellrings 8 жыл бұрын

+tom smithy - he did put the ptfe tape on correctly - clockwise. He didn't put ptfe tape on the bleed valve and blanking plate which is correct - what were you watching ?

@Uncilro 7 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you saw, but that's the one thing he actually did right