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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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does it matter if a radiator is put on upside down.didnt notice till i had plumbed it in.dont wana fill the system till i know its ok.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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as long as there is an aircock at one of the tappings at the top it will fill.
I dont quite understand what you mean though, pictures would be better.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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its just a double panel radiator upside down.i have fitted the thermostatic valve.lock shield etc in the correct outlets etc they should be at.its just the actual radiator flipped round upside down.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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Thermo and lockshield at the bottom, aircock and plug at the top, absolutely fine, make sure you have fitted the Thermo on the flow (doesnt matter if its a two way TRV)
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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As long as the bleed valve is at the top it won't matter.

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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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yeh mate thats what ive done.thanks for the reply.
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