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I know it's not a sexy question...
Does anyone know of a plumber or heating engineer that would change my horizontal radiator for a vertical one before I move in in early Jan? Huddersfield area.
There's no furniture in atm which must make it easier.
And, no, I'm not shooting a porno in an abandoned house
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Please be careful which vertical rad you choose as their output can he some what less then a standard convector rad. Please ensure that you have enough kW output to warm the room. Stelrad make one that in very close in output. Sorry too far away to install.
Well done on house purchase |
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"Please be careful which vertical rad you choose as their output can he some what less then a standard convector rad. Please ensure that you have enough kW output to warm the room. Stelrad make one that in very close in output. Sorry too far away to install.
Well done on house purchase "
Thank you! The horizontal rad would be hidden behind a sideboard, so I'm guessing a vertical one would be better...
So it looks like I'm shopping for Stelrad! There's a little rad in the same room that I'm also thinking could be taller. And a wood burner for the really chilly nights.
I appreciate the advice x |
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"I can't offer advice or a recommendation but I just want to congratulate you on your new home and hope you will be very happy there.
NBVN x"
Thank you. It's at least 120 yrs old but has been modernised so well that it's more or less move in ready!
It is being funded by my mum's death and the sale of an ex-marital home, so, you know, mixed feelings!
So, if you're ever in Yorkshire I've a South facing garden - if you're good with a barbecue  |
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"That's weird. That's suspicious."
In what way? I apologise if I've come across as a creeper! I keep my profile private cos I get inundated with messages if I'm public (single woman, bisexual) but I promise you I'm genuine! |
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"That's weird. That's suspicious.
In what way? I apologise if I've come across as a creeper! I keep my profile private cos I get inundated with messages if I'm public (single woman, bisexual) but I promise you I'm genuine! "
I just read it as more you hoping someone would give it for free because you're a woman on a sex website.
I always find it odd when people seek handymen etc on here randomly. |
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"That's weird. That's suspicious.
In what way? I apologise if I've come across as a creeper! I keep my profile private cos I get inundated with messages if I'm public (single woman, bisexual) but I promise you I'm genuine!
I just read it as more you hoping someone would give it for free because you're a woman on a sex website.
I always find it odd when people seek handymen etc on here randomly."
She wasn't asking for a freebie, and just because it is a sex site, not all conversations on the forum are sex related. |
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"That's weird. That's suspicious.
In what way? I apologise if I've come across as a creeper! I keep my profile private cos I get inundated with messages if I'm public (single woman, bisexual) but I promise you I'm genuine!
I just read it as more you hoping someone would give it for free because you're a woman on a sex website.
I always find it odd when people seek handymen etc on here randomly.She wasn't asking for a freebie, and just because it is a sex site, not all conversations on the forum are sex related."
I'm well aware of that. I'm just saying what came to mind when I read the OP. |
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"That's weird. That's suspicious.
In what way? I apologise if I've come across as a creeper! I keep my profile private cos I get inundated with messages if I'm public (single woman, bisexual) but I promise you I'm genuine!
I just read it as more you hoping someone would give it for free because you're a woman on a sex website.
I always find it odd when people seek handymen etc on here randomly.She wasn't asking for a freebie, and just because it is a sex site, not all conversations on the forum are sex related.
I'm well aware of that. I'm just saying what came to mind when I read the OP. "
It is quite commonplace for people to ask various advice on many topics on here, so personally I didn't find it odd or weird but we are all entitled to an opinion I suppose. |
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I moved into my new place 2 weeks ago OP so congratulations on your new place.
If you don't find anyone through recommendations, search online using checkatrade, I needed a plumber and a roofer pretty quickly and both have been brilliant, they're all rated on their past work etc so it's the best you'll get other than personally recommended.
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"I know it's not a sexy question...
Does anyone know of a plumber or heating engineer that would change my horizontal radiator for a vertical one before I move in in early Jan? Huddersfield area.
There's no furniture in atm which must make it easier.
And, no, I'm not shooting a porno in an abandoned house
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Bad move asking for trades on here all you get is pervs saying they will do in exchange for sex . Try asking friends and family for recommendations |
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"That's weird. That's suspicious.
In what way? I apologise if I've come across as a creeper! I keep my profile private cos I get inundated with messages if I'm public (single woman, bisexual) but I promise you I'm genuine!
I just read it as more you hoping someone would give it for free because you're a woman on a sex website.
I always find it odd when people seek handymen etc on here randomly. "
"That's weird. That's suspicious.
In what way? I apologise if I've come across as a creeper! I keep my profile private cos I get inundated with messages if I'm public (single woman, bisexual) but I promise you I'm genuine!
I just read it as more you hoping someone would give it for free because you're a woman on a sex website.
I always find it odd when people seek handymen etc on here randomly. "
That's on you, not me.
I asked for recommendations.
Don't you ask your friends for recommendations? I'm in the general forum. People here are my friends. Someone might well say, "My nephew is in Dewsbury. He does stuff like that". Or DM me the name of the person who did their house.
If I ask if I can grow leeks in a shady spot with clay based soil do you think I'm asking someone to come and plant the seeds?*
*I have no intention of planting leeks. Gardeners need not reply |
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Bad move asking for trades on here all you get is pervs saying they will do in exchange for sex . Try asking friends and family for recommendations "
If you read the replies you'd realise that you're wrong. It's been mostly wholesome responses. |
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Look at the stelrad k2 vertical range.
To find how much heat the room needs it the volume of room X 45.
Room 3x3x2.5 =22.5
45 Watts per m3 so 22.5 X 45=1012.
That's a general rule of thumb.
I suspect there will be other tools online for you to use. |
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Well done on your new home. There's a place selling very nice reasonable price rads about 40 mins away from you. Great selection and quality I've bought 3 myself. Message me if you like for details if you like also by giving them your room size they'll be able to tell you the size of rad you need. |
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"Please be careful which vertical rad you choose as their output can he some what less then a standard convector rad. Please ensure that you have enough kW output to warm the room. Stelrad make one that in very close in output. Sorry too far away to install.
Well done on house purchase "
Got my new 3 column radiator on order with Stelrad. 12 weeks waiting for delivery! Just as well cant get a plumber/heating engineer in before Feb! Its ridiculous! Actually flirting with doing a plumbing course!
Good luck in your new home x |
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Congratulations on your new home, I would also recomend trust a trader as you can read others reviews and make an informed decision, hope you will be very happy in your new home. Cant beat a south facing garden.
Mr Hayes. |
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"That's weird. That's suspicious.What is weird or suspicious ?"
Hardly anyone gets on the property ladder these days as its as hard as rocking horse shit to save up for a deposit  perhaps thats why shes suspicious lol.
Anyways congratulations on your journey up that ladder, its all well and good until evetything decides to break / stop working at the same time and you have to pay for it  |
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Actually they are pretty straight forward to swap out.. You main issue might be the age of the system and how much gunk has accumulated.
Don't be dazzled by chrome finishes, the output is really poor... But they look pretty! |
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"Actually they are pretty straight forward to swap out.. You main issue might be the age of the system and how much gunk has accumulated.
Don't be dazzled by chrome finishes, the output is really poor... But they look pretty! "
Internet, a practical woman here  |
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If I ask if I can grow leeks in a shady spot with clay based soil do you think I'm asking someone to come and plant the seeds?*
*I have no intention of planting leeks. Gardeners need not reply "
Dammit, i know tonnes about planting leeks |
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"Actually they are pretty straight forward to swap out.. You main issue might be the age of the system and how much gunk has accumulated.
Don't be dazzled by chrome finishes, the output is really poor... But they look pretty!
Internet, a practical woman here "
I did a plumbing course to see what it was all about
just the thought of the reality of grubbing around in someone's filthy bathroom was enough for it to go no further  |
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"Actually they are pretty straight forward to swap out.. You main issue might be the age of the system and how much gunk has accumulated.
Don't be dazzled by chrome finishes, the output is really poor... But they look pretty!
Internet, a practical woman here
I did a plumbing course to see what it was all about
just the thought of the reality of grubbing around in someone's filthy bathroom was enough for it to go no further "
Haha I had my house fitted with a new system recently and after looking into underfloor heating and fancy radiators, I went with the traditional ones.. guess what they work and I don't care what people think of my radiators |
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"Actually they are pretty straight forward to swap out.. You main issue might be the age of the system and how much gunk has accumulated.
Don't be dazzled by chrome finishes, the output is really poor... But they look pretty!
Internet, a practical woman here
I did a plumbing course to see what it was all about
just the thought of the reality of grubbing around in someone's filthy bathroom was enough for it to go no further
Haha I had my house fitted with a new system recently and after looking into underfloor heating and fancy radiators, I went with the traditional ones.. guess what they work and I don't care what people think of my radiators "
Traditional pump out the heat
God imagine when we've all had our gas turned off and are on stupid ground source pump things whatever they are called |
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"Actually they are pretty straight forward to swap out.. You main issue might be the age of the system and how much gunk has accumulated.
Don't be dazzled by chrome finishes, the output is really poor... But they look pretty!
Internet, a practical woman here
I did a plumbing course to see what it was all about
just the thought of the reality of grubbing around in someone's filthy bathroom was enough for it to go no further
Haha I had my house fitted with a new system recently and after looking into underfloor heating and fancy radiators, I went with the traditional ones.. guess what they work and I don't care what people think of my radiators
Traditional pump out the heat
God imagine when we've all had our gas turned off and are on stupid ground source pump things whatever they are called"
Do they work? I've only heard bad things about them |
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Are you changing the rads cos you like the look of the uprights or cos they look old & tatty?
When I moved in my house I had the rads taken off and powder coated in an industrial grey for £80
I used a local plumber who took them off and put them back on for £40 |
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"Are you changing the rads cos you like the look of the uprights or cos they look old & tatty?
When I moved in my house I had the rads taken off and powder coated in an industrial grey for £80
I used a local plumber who took them off and put them back on for £40 "
That's a steal! Normally plumbers charge £30 per rad, just to take it off |
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Avoid sites like checkatrade
In my experience, they invariably attract traders out to make a, quick buck
After various let downs and stupidly pricey quotes, I went old school
I walked into a local shop who sell DIY products and asked if they knew a gas engineer
They put me in touch with a guy who lives up the road who, in turn, put me in touch with a plasterer, an electrician, a decorator and a joiner
They're all local, all reasonably priced and, more importantly, they all turned up
Maybe worth a punt if there's a local hardware shop near your new pad |
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I'm afraid Huddersield is a bit far for me, but if you want any help or advice please feel free to PM me. I've been doing bathrooms, underfloor heating, rads, kitchens, full extensions and most building trades for over 20 years. |
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"Are you changing the rads cos you like the look of the uprights or cos they look old & tatty?
When I moved in my house I had the rads taken off and powder coated in an industrial grey for £80
I used a local plumber who took them off and put them back on for £40 "
No, it's cos the current position under the window will mean it's blocked by my sideboard. A sideboard I inherited from my mum so I don't want to lose it x |
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It would still function behind side board. As long as gap is left. The surface with the biggest loss per m3 is windows. Rad are best place under windows for that reason. Also when warm air touches windows the air cools and drops which makes people think there is a draft.
At home we have a large window bay with no rads under it. When sat there it feels so much cooler.
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"I know it's not a sexy question...
Does anyone know of a plumber or heating engineer that would change my horizontal radiator for a vertical one before I move in in early Jan? Huddersfield area.
There's no furniture in atm which must make it easier.
And, no, I'm not shooting a porno in an abandoned house
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Sincere congrats Pip. Here's hoping you spend many happy years there.
I wish you silver bells, cockle shells, and dildos all in a row. |
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"I know it's not a sexy question...
Does anyone know of a plumber or heating engineer that would change my horizontal radiator for a vertical one before I move in in early Jan? Huddersfield area.
So it looks like I'm shopping for Stelrad! There's a little rad in the same room that I'm also thinking could be taller. And a wood burner for the really chilly nights."
Just beaware fitting a vertical radiator dosnt put out enough heat in the room compared to a standared radiator.
Whilst that rad is under the window it is stopping the cold coming into the room from the window.
Always try moving a radiator to another place instead of losing one.
As goes for wood stove yeah they look loverly as I fitted 2 in scotland ( pics on profile )
Whilst doing other jobs there as well. |
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Got my new 3 column radiator on order with Stelrad. 12 weeks waiting for delivery! Just as well cant get a plumber/heating engineer in before Feb! Its ridiculous! Actually flirting with doing a plumbing course!
Good luck in your new home x"
You will have to flirt alot more with both plumber fitters as its a 2 man job are those things bloody heavy they are.
Well at least you would get spit roasted
As well as plumbed rather well |
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