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Radiator Manifold Underfloor Hearing Systems

• Radiators should be sized using standard heat loss calculations and manufacturers correction factors to suit all areas design temperatures.
  
  
• Choose suitable (preferably central) position for manifold(s).
  
  
• Connection details are the same as for domestic hot and cold.
  
  

• All pipe runs shown are continuous lengths of 16 x 2 composite pipe.  The pipe is available bare, sleeved or insulated.
  
  
• The hot & cold main supplies to the manifolds are not included in the worked example but could be done in the larger bore composite pipe.
  
  

The main cost savings of using manifold radiator distribution are:

• Reduced time on site.
  
  
• No naked flames (insurance implications).
  
  
• Greatly reduced 'call backs'.
  
  

The main advantages of using manifold radiator distribution are:

• Ease of installation.
  
  
• No hidden joints.
  
  
• Ease of balancing.
  
  
• Ten year guarantee.