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[Closed] When did radiators get so heavy!!!!?

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Just lifted two off to paint behind as the plumber beat me to it with his fitting, sweet baby jeesus I'd thought stuff was getting lower quality and therfore lighter. 😯 and yes they were empty(ish)


 
Posted : 20/11/2016 12:58 pm
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I need to buy a 600 by 1800 double for my dining kitchen and it's 49kg!


 
Posted : 20/11/2016 1:26 pm
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Thats a relief, I thought I was just getting old.


 
Posted : 20/11/2016 2:19 pm
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I blame the Finns.


 
Posted : 20/11/2016 2:33 pm
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new rads have never been lighter.. they are so thin if you get anything over 1.5 meteres check that they are straight as they bow/bend very easily


 
Posted : 20/11/2016 4:18 pm
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I can't imagine that they are any heavier than the old cast iron ones.


 
Posted : 20/11/2016 4:44 pm
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Finns between the 2 sides must add some weight. Makes up for the thinner material used in the body.


 
Posted : 20/11/2016 5:14 pm
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Had the joy recently of carrying our new rad up the stairs. 129kg.


 
Posted : 20/11/2016 5:48 pm
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I'm pleased that someone else takes radiators off to paint behind! I thought I was OCD - and I can't stand any sign of paint on the brackets either! I know I should get out more.


 
Posted : 20/11/2016 5:57 pm
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I can't imagine that they are any heavier than the old cast iron ones.

About 160kg, without water...


 
Posted : 20/11/2016 6:21 pm