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Volker63-122 Jul 2009 17:10I have the following problem:
I have three radiator recesses with thermal bridges. Our house has a central gas heating system. I would like to insulate the recesses. The distance from the interior walls (recesses) to the heating pipes is 4 cm (1.6 inches) in two rooms and 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) in one room. The radiators are attached to the rear walls with rails and brackets. The rails are about 1 cm (0.4 inches) deep, the brackets about 3 cm (1.2 inches) deep. Here are the statements from two professionals:
With 5 cm (2 inches) thick insulation boards, there is the option to create a branch connection to the heating pipes. In this case, water must be drained from the radiators in my unit and in other units in the building.
With 2 cm (0.8 inches) thick insulation boards, it is not possible to reattach the radiators on the backside (due to the aforementioned rails and brackets). There is no other way to reattach the radiators on the backside.
Option 1 is practically not feasible for me, as it would require involving multiple units in the building. I don’t need to comment on option 2.
I kindly ask the experts in this forum to share their opinions on this issue, especially regarding statement 2.
I have three radiator recesses with thermal bridges. Our house has a central gas heating system. I would like to insulate the recesses. The distance from the interior walls (recesses) to the heating pipes is 4 cm (1.6 inches) in two rooms and 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) in one room. The radiators are attached to the rear walls with rails and brackets. The rails are about 1 cm (0.4 inches) deep, the brackets about 3 cm (1.2 inches) deep. Here are the statements from two professionals:
With 5 cm (2 inches) thick insulation boards, there is the option to create a branch connection to the heating pipes. In this case, water must be drained from the radiators in my unit and in other units in the building.
With 2 cm (0.8 inches) thick insulation boards, it is not possible to reattach the radiators on the backside (due to the aforementioned rails and brackets). There is no other way to reattach the radiators on the backside.
Option 1 is practically not feasible for me, as it would require involving multiple units in the building. I don’t need to comment on option 2.
I kindly ask the experts in this forum to share their opinions on this issue, especially regarding statement 2.
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Heizungswasser-122 Jul 2009 21:49Yes, option number 1 or leave everything as it is.
It is not possible without draining the heating system.
It is not possible without draining the heating system.
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Schakal-124 Jul 2009 18:45Hello.
Well, there is one option, but first of all, I don’t know your room layout.
The option would be to freeze the pipes, as there is a special device for that.
Side tip: There are certain adhesive films that look like aluminum foil. Their purpose is to reflect the heat that radiates backward back into the room.
Best regards 😉
Well, there is one option, but first of all, I don’t know your room layout.
The option would be to freeze the pipes, as there is a special device for that.
Side tip: There are certain adhesive films that look like aluminum foil. Their purpose is to reflect the heat that radiates backward back into the room.
Best regards 😉
H
Heizungswasser-124 Jul 2009 21:28Yes, they freeze if the pipes are at least 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) long. However, this should be carried out by a professional.
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Schakal-125 Jul 2009 08:32Schakal schrieb:
Well, there is one possibility, but just to mention upfront, I’m not familiar with your premises.As I said, best regards 😉
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Kohlenschaufler-121 Aug 2009 23:22Hello Volker
There are vacuum insulation panels available today that provide very high thermal insulation and are thin. Although the price is high, you don’t need to move the 3 heating circuits further away from the wall, which would involve welding work.
Freezing is a common method today for individual repair jobs—but it must be carried out by a professional. If applied incorrectly, the damage may be greater than the benefit. 😉
Regards from Kohlenschaufler
There are vacuum insulation panels available today that provide very high thermal insulation and are thin. Although the price is high, you don’t need to move the 3 heating circuits further away from the wall, which would involve welding work.
Freezing is a common method today for individual repair jobs—but it must be carried out by a professional. If applied incorrectly, the damage may be greater than the benefit. 😉
Regards from Kohlenschaufler
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