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CastRads radiator install

PC7060
PC7060 Member Posts: 1,600
in Radiant Heating

Just installed a small CastRads radiator for a friend. Really like the fit and finish of the radiator and valves. It’s a beauty!

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Install was straightforward; the compression ring / nut made it simple to fit copper supply and return lines. The natural brass sleeve and escutcheons are nice finishing details.

EdTheHeaterManmattmia2delcrossvDan FoleyNick_CastradsIronmanPeteA

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  • PC7060
    PC7060 Member Posts: 1,600
    edited February 22

    @Nick_Castrads - my only question relates to the valve shutoff/bleeder tool. Is the notch a bonus bottle opener in support of the “a job well done” drink? 🍺 😆

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    EdTheHeaterManNick_Castrads
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 10,327
    edited February 22

    You did a great job and you are probably correct on the vent valve tool.

    are the rest of the bath room fixtures brass? If not, are there Chrome fittings for that radiator?

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 10,327

    Caught ya, Playing tiddlywinks on the job…. You left a black one on the floor and now there is photographic evidence

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    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    PC7060PeteA
  • PC7060
    PC7060 Member Posts: 1,600
    edited February 22
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1844306#Comment_1844306

    Ed, the fittings do match the rest of the bathroom but I wasn’t part of that process. The HO worked with @Nick_Castrads to select the radiator and finishes as the final element of small bathroom addition to a Victorian home. The HO did the design and majority of the work on the addition; layout is very good and looks like always been there.

  • PC7060
    PC7060 Member Posts: 1,600
    edited February 22

    Haha, @EdTheHeaterMan thank for finding that tiddlywink (flat foam). I believe it was inside the decorative brass cap to the return side shutoff valve. I’ll let the HO know to save it if it’s important.

  • Nick_Castrads
    Nick_Castrads Member Posts: 90

    @PC7060 that's a first class installation! Looks superb. And yes you're absolutely right - bleeder key, the 8mm hex allows you to adjust the lockshield valve (which incidentally is where that black rubber disc belongs), and finally a bottle opener to crack open a cold one at the end of the job!

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    PC7060delcrossvyellowdogHeatingHelp.com
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 24,792

    the wide spacing look like you could easily clean them, also. Nice,

    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 17,458

    Green bottle looks like a Heineken to me.

    PC7060

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