Renewable Heating Hub Heat Pump Forums

Search with Wattson
Forums
Renewable Heating
Thermostats, Volumi...
Reusing existing ra...
 
Notifications
Clear all

Joining the Renewable Heating Hub forums is completely free and only takes a minute. By registering you’ll be able to ask questions, join discussions, follow topics you’re interested in, bookmark useful threads and receive notifications when someone replies. Non-registered members also do not have access to our AI features. When choosing your username, please note that it cannot be changed later, so we recommend avoiding brand or product names. Before registering, please take a moment to read the Forum Rules & Terms of Use so we can keep the community helpful, respectful and informative for everyone. Thanks for joining!

Reusing existing radiators

 
Thermostats, Volumisers, Buffer Tanks, TRVs, Pumps, Piping, Valves, Radiators & Controls
Last Post by bontwoody 2 years ago
4 Posts
2 Users
2 Reactions
1,772 Views
RSS
 ChandyKris
(@chandykris)
Reputable Member Member
Joined: 2 years ago
Posts: 205
Topic starter 11/01/2025 11:06 am   [#2026]

We have received our system design from Aira, and as per the design there are about 9 radiator changes to meet the new DT22 requirements. I see that few of the larger K1 radiators that we currently have downstairs can be easily reused to meet the heat loss in the bedrooms. I know the four new K22 radiators are not pricey, but the whole purpose of us moving to heat pump is to reduce our carbon footprint. It would make sense to reuse the radiators where possible to avoid the perfectly working radiators going to landfill. The house is only 11 years old, so would have more life left in the radiators one would assume.

Does anyone have experience in reusing existing radiators for use elsewhere in the house as part of the heat pump installation? Your advice would be greatly appreciated.


16 * 435 watts PV
13 kWh Growatt battery
1 EV - Mercedes EQB
6 kW Aira Heat Pump
Bosch Induction Hob
Pod Point Solo 3 charger


   
Quote
Topic Tags
heat pump radiators
bontwoody
 bontwoody
(@bontwoody)
Noble Member Contributor
Joined: 4 years ago
Posts: 1056
11/01/2025 11:09 am  

@chandykris Yes, I did that, just bought two big radiators and shifted the others into different rooms. No problems.


House-3 bed partial stone bungalow, 5kW Samsung Gen 6 ASHP (Self install)
6.9 kWp of PV
10kWh DC coupled battery
Blog: https://thegreeningofrosecottage.weebly.com/
Heatpump Stats: http://heatpumpmonitor.org/system/view?id=60


   
👍
1
ReplyQuote
 ChandyKris
(@chandykris)
Reputable Member Member
Joined: 2 years ago
Posts: 205
Topic starter 11/01/2025 11:30 am  

Thanks @bontwoody. I thought so too, but always reassuring to get my assumption validated from people who have first hand experience.


16 * 435 watts PV
13 kWh Growatt battery
1 EV - Mercedes EQB
6 kW Aira Heat Pump
Bosch Induction Hob
Pod Point Solo 3 charger


   
ReplyQuote
bontwoody
 bontwoody
(@bontwoody)
Noble Member Contributor
Joined: 4 years ago
Posts: 1056
11/01/2025 3:02 pm  

@chandykris just give them a good wash out before fitting them back 😁


House-3 bed partial stone bungalow, 5kW Samsung Gen 6 ASHP (Self install)
6.9 kWp of PV
10kWh DC coupled battery
Blog: https://thegreeningofrosecottage.weebly.com/
Heatpump Stats: http://heatpumpmonitor.org/system/view?id=60


   
👍
1
ReplyQuote
Forum Jump:
  Previous Topic
Next Topic  
Related Topics
Topic Tags:  heat pump (27) , radiators (8) ,
Share:

SPONSORS

Join Us!

Installer Finder

Degrees of Separation

Latest Posts

SPONSORS

Click to access the login or register cheese
Protected By
Shield Security PRO