Micro Bore system

[Doug_Quaid0]

Hi,

I have just moved into a 3 bedroom, 2 storey building. The curren central heating system uses micro bore.

The boiler is pretty old and will need replacing in the next couple o years (according to the surveyor) and the radiator’s look passed thei best. The micro bore to the ground floor radiators is a complete mes (worth noting that the ground floor is concrete, hence pipe’s ru around the walls).

The long and short of it being that I want to update the rad’s and pip work.

Would I be better off with a complete new install?
Can the pipes be chased into the wall?
Can I tap off the current manifolds with 15mm pipe to each ne radiator? Would under floor heating be an option?

I apologise if these are pretty basic/obvious questions but I’m new t all this. Your help is much appreciated!

Doug

 

[Edwin Pawlowski]

The boiler is pretty old and will need replacing in the next couple of years (according to the surveyor) and the radiator’s look passed their best.

What is the problem with them? What makes them "look" past their best?
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Would I be better off with a complete new install?

Maybe, maybe not. What are the problems?

Can the pipes be chased into the wall?

Usually not easily. That could take some major work.

Can I tap off the current manifolds with 15mm pipe to each new radiator?
Possible.

Would under floor heating be an option?

Yes, but not knowing the type of construction, it may be a major job. Easily done in new construction, but can be difficult in renovation

 

[barry (archive)]

What's "micro bore"? IOW, your statement of the situation paints a pretty fuzzy picture.

Which makes it difficult to respond, never mind the catch-all questions.

Given that, you'd be well advised to consult with local expert.

J

 

[spuorgelgoog]

What's "micro bore"?

It's a radiator (wet) central heating system common in the UK. Instead of using 15mm or larger flow and return pipes to all the radiators, it (usually) uses a central manifold, with 6mm or 8mm pipes to each individual rad.

Owain