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Matty Birch

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hi just wondering which is the best way to go about it, have a radiator to be fitted in a conservatory and the customer wants it to be chased into the concrete floor.
 
Re: do I need to wrap (duct tape) or sleeve, plastic piping going into concrete floor

Dont put a radiator into a conservatory. Not worth the hassle.
 
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Insulate.
 
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thanks what would you suggest using?
 
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Kooltherm wrapped in denso. With a zone valve attached
 
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There will be big heat loss in the conservatory. I wouldn't bother... Customer will always be complaining.
 
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lagged pipe in pipe would be ok, if your customers wants to waste money fitting rads in a temp building thats there choice. Custards are always right if they are paying well enough.
 
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