Siting Radiator

[p.lavers]

A very simple question: Is it ok to site a radiator beneath a combi boiler? The boiler will be in the bathroom. Can't think of any reason why not. Can anyone else? Cheers

[One and Only]

Why not install a quality heated towel rail instead?

[Andy Hall]

On Sat, 24 Jun 2006 08:18:44 +0100, One and Only wrote (in article ):

Is there such a thing?

I've been trying to find one for weeks that isn't either white or chrome.

I'm looking for one with a stainless steel/pewter type of finish. Can I find one? Nope.

[Frank Erskine]

On Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:37:23 +0100, Andy Hall had this to say:

Myson will do bespoke ones, so presumably you can bespeak the finish.

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[Andy Hall]

On Sat, 24 Jun 2006 17:59:12 +0100, Frank Erskine wrote (in article ):

Thanks for that, Frank.

They have quite a good standard range of shapes and sizes, so that aspect seems OK - I can probably find a suitable product.

I notice that they do a brushed nickel finish. That might well be suitable as long as it's not too bright.

I think I'll call them on Monday and see if I can get a sample of metal finished in this colour.

I'm not expecting a low price for this rail - very likely it will be £200-300+ even for a small one. I looked at their designer range for a radiator for my conservatory. There is quite a nice cast one with a wooden seat on the top. Only trouble is that it's price is north of £2k and I didn't want to pay that much.

thanks again

[boltmail]

TLC do stainless steel ones - at good prices too.

[Andy Hall]

On Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:14:17 +0100, [e-mail] wrote (in article ):

Thanks for the pointer. Yes, the prices are quite keen as you say.

I hadn't realised that they were quite so polished an appearance, though. It's that that I'm trying to avoid. I thought that stainless steel would (I suppose it would if unpolished).

Will have to keep looking.....

[Dave Plowman (News)]

TLC sell stainless steel ones. Dunno if they're mirror or satin finish, though. But as all stainless will end up satin eventually...

[Owain]

Would gas barrel look quite nice if burnished up?

Owain

[Andy Hall]

On Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:38:29 +0100, Owain wrote (in article ):

Gas barrel?

[Owain]

Make your own towel rail out of gas barrel?

Sorry, it didn't seem like /such/ a daft suggestion.

Owain

[boltmail]

I don't know how much it cost to get one bead-blasted, but maybe that would be an option?

[Andy Hall]

On Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:20:36 +0100, [e-mail] wrote (in article ):

Good point. I do wonder about plated finishes which would be the case with mild steel products.

[Andy Hall]

On Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:14:15 +0100, Owain wrote (in article ):

Sorry, Owain, it wasn't that I didn't think it was a good idea. It was that I don't know what gas barrel is.....

Please could you elucidate.....

thx

/andy

[Guy King]

The message from Andy Hall contains these words:

Heavy iron pipe.

[Owain]

Beg pardon, I meant the heavy steel screwed pipe used for outside above-ground gas work. It's also used for some theatre lighting bars.

If you wanted something bigger something like "Kee Klamp" handrail pipe might work ...

Owain

[Dave Plowman (News)]

Iron pipe - rather like electrical conduit.