Connect the underfloor pipe to the radiator! Don’t waste the heat you’ve paid for!
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Connect the underfloor pipe to the radiator! Don’t waste the heat you’ve paid for!
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Learn how to connect an underfloor heating pipe directly to your existing radiator system to maximize heating efficiency and stop wasting heat you've already paid for! In this step-by-step DIY plumbing tutorial, I walk you through the entire process, including pipe preparation, fitting selection, soldering/crimping, and leak testing.
🔧 Tools & Materials Used:
Underfloor heating PEX/pert pipe & fittings
Radiator connection valves / adapters
Pipe cutter & deburring tool
Adjustable wrenches & soldering tool
Thread sealant / PTFE tape
⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: The problem with wasted radiator heat
0:45 - Overview of materials, fittings, and tools needed
1:35 - Prepping the radiator valves and draining the line
2:50 - Measuring and cutting the underfloor heating pipes
4:10 - Soldering fittings and assembling the connection loop
5:45 - Installing the underfloor pipe into the radiator valve
7:05 - Tightening connections and pressure/leak check
8:20 - Testing heat flow and final results
9:15 - Tips, wrap-up & maintenance advice
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