I realise this may be a bit of a long shot, but I know some people on here have done house renovations, or are in the trades, so thought it might be worth a try.
I'm redecorating our bedroom and want to replace the radiator that's in there. It's 2170 x 400mm so is a bit of a beast, however it's a very old single model and radiates heat approx 1cm from its surface (it does get red hot). I'm looking for a more modern one, at least a double, but 'cos I'm rubbish with plumbing I want to get a replacement that fits the width of the current feed pipes so I don't have to bugger about moving them. That way I can turn the valves off, remove the rad and patch n' paint behind it properly, then fit the new one.
Anyone know of anywhere I could get a rad that size? I did find a listing on gumtree, but the person selling it is down in the Midlands and will only deliver within 20 miles.
Edit - I've found a radiator that's 2200mm wide, hopefully there'll be a little play in the pipes.
Indeed, I'm ever grateful for the multitude of responses and unending advice. :J
Aye, I've come a cropper of the black sludge before, well at least my carpet has. And it wasn't even me doing it then... the plumber we got was a bit of a lummox and when he was taking an old radiator down from the attic spilt the sludge remnants on the stairs carpet. :C
I've taken rads off the wall for decorating behind, but have always replaced the existing one, so with fitting a new one I want to get a match as close as possible 'cos I don't want to have to bend or shift the pipes any more than I have to. Lots of towels and old paint trays are your best friend when taking them off.