Screwfix radiators - small plastic clips query.

[PJ]

Screwfix radiators (and probably all others) are supplied with a small
plastic bag containing wall fixing screws and plugs, bleed valve and
blank plug plus four small plastic clips. Could anyone enlighten me as
to the function of these clips and how they are to be fitted?

 

[Andrew Gabriel]

Screwfix radiators (and probably all others) are supplied with a small
plastic bag containing wall fixing screws and plugs, bleed valve and
blank plug plus four small plastic clips. Could anyone enlighten me as
to the function of these clips and how they are to be fitted?

I've never bought a screwfix radiator, but they may be intended
to go on the mounting brackets to avoid metal to metal contact,
which has the potential to make a ticking noise as the radiator
expands and contracts.

 

[PJ]

I've never bought a screwfix radiator, but they may be intended
to go on the mounting brackets to avoid metal to metal contact,
which has the potential to make a ticking noise as the radiator
expands and contracts.

Thank you, Andrew, I would never have thought of that. I considered that
they might fix the side or top panels more securely but could not
determine how. Your idea seems to be more sensible and I will try tomorrow.
PJ

 

[Guest]

I've never bought a screwfix radiator, but they may be intended
to go on the mounting brackets to avoid metal to metal contact,
which has the potential to make a ticking noise as the radiator
expands and contracts.

I've just looked at a Screwfix rad I fitted a year ago and that's
excatly what they are for .

 

[The Medway Handyman]

Thank you, Andrew, I would never have thought of that. I considered
that they might fix the side or top panels more securely but could not
determine how. Your idea seems to be more sensible and I will try
tomorrow. PJ

Andrew is dead right, they go on the brackets.

 

[PJ]

Andrew is dead right, they go on the brackets.

Thank you for the three replies. I will now fit them tomorrow.
PJ