Can you put radiators back to back?

By putting them back to back you are increasing the surface area of the cooling fins. You could do this just as easy by getting a double thick radiator. Remember that the air following over the second radiator is going to be warm from the first radiator so your second radiator will not be as efficient.
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Can you fit radiators back to back?

If you want to add in a radiator to your central heating system, it's easy enough to do. You can add a radiator at any point in the flow and return circuit, but you must make sure you don't take heat away from the current radiators.
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Can you run a radiator off another radiator?

Putting in one or two extra radiators will probably be fine, though you should always check the capacity of your boiler in the manufacturer's manual before proceeding. If you wanted multiple extra radiators, it's very likely you'll need to upgrade your boiler as well.
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Can you join two radiators together?

Radiators (generally) are plumbed in a parallel circuit in order for them to work correctly. If you join them in a line (serial connection) then one radiator will be hotter than the other, and the flow through both radiators will be limited to wherever the greatest restriction is.
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Can you put radiators in series?

Installing Central Heating Radiators in Series

As the name suggests, this method uses one pipe which is connected in a series with one radiators return water serving as the supply for the next radiator. That second rad can be located in the same or different rooms.
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Are radiators daisy chained?

Radiators connected by way of a one-pipe system operate in accordance with the principle of a daisy chain. This means the return water of one radiator serves as the supply water of the next radiator unit.
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Can you have too many radiators?

If there are too many radiators on a system, they will work but they won't get hot enough. So, before you go adding extra radiators all over the place, check your boiler's BTU—this will tell you the maximum output of the boiler.
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How many radiators can you run off a combi boiler?

As a guide, combi boilers between 24 and 27kW can power up to 10 radiators, while a 24kW heat only or system model can heat up to 15 radiators.
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How many radiators should you have in a room?

As a general rule of thumb, have one radiator for every 5m³ of space you need to heat.
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Are radiators in series or parallel?

In other words, the radiators are installed in parallel. Although generally more expensive than the one-pipe system, the two-pipe system is the preferred option for modern buildings. Two-pipe systems come in two varieties: Two-pipe systems with copper or plastic pipes.
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Can you run 2 radiators off 10mm pipe?

Yes you can definitely run the radiators but the heating effect will depend on the Kw of your boiler and how many radiators you have in total.
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Are radiators on a loop?

Single pipe loop

Each radiator 'sits' upon the pipe with both radiator connections made to the same pipe. As the heated water from the boiler is fed along the pipe, natural convection (hot water rises) causes the heated water to rise into the radiator displacing cooler water back into the pipe.
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Why do they put radiators under windows?

This is something most of us learn in school and it helps to explain why radiators are located underneath windows. As the hot air rises from the radiator, the cold air that is coming in through the window pushes against the warm air, circulating it around the room much more efficiently.
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Do radiators have to be under windows?

While you no longer need to fit your radiator under the window, there is some logic in doing so. Historically, radiators were fitted in the coldest part of the room – the exterior wall – where cold air would enter and drop to the floor.
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Do you need a radiator in every room?

Not all radiators will work in every room in your home, as there are various types of central heating radiators.
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Are double radiators better than singles?

For standard sized and large rooms, double panel radiators are by far the most efficient. Single panel radiators emit less heat because they have less surface area for the heat to come from.
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What size combi boiler do I need for a 4 bedroom house?

Combi Boilers

As your home has four bedrooms, you would require a combi boiler with an output between 35-43kW. If you live in a medium sized home with up to 15 radiators, you would most likely need a 35kW boiler, whereas if you live in a large house with up to 20 radiators, you'll need a 43kW boiler.
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What are the disadvantages of a combi boiler?

Let's start by examining the disadvantages of the combi-boiler:
  • Disadvantage 1: Struggles to meet high demand for water. ...
  • Disadvantage 2: Overly complex set-up. ...
  • Disadvantage 3: Slower water rate. ...
  • Disadvantage 4: If a combi-boiler breaks down, you lose hot water and central heating. ...
  • Advantage 1: Compact size.
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How many radiators does the average house have?

Number of radiators

For an average three or four-bedroom house that typically has around ten radiators a small or medium boiler (for example 24-30 kW) should be sufficient. A larger house with substantially more radiators or an en-suite bathroom will generally need a larger one, typically 30-35 kW.
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Do I need a radiator in the hallway?

Even if you close the doors, heat will find its way through gaps under and around the door and try to escape in any way it can – this is why you need a hallway radiator, it's all about balance.
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Which end of a radiator does the thermostat go?

Most modern thermostatic radiator valves are bi-directional – so can be fitted on either the flow or return pipe of your radiator. However, it's always best practice to fit the TRV on the flow pipe that enters your radiator.
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