Radiator pipe collar

[mercedism]

I have a high wall mounted towel radiator, which has been capped off. This has made the hole needed to fit the tile bigger than normal. As its not perfectly round looking for a collar just to slot over the pipe that i can stick it to the tiles and hide the hole.

At a quick glance i have found some that are not clip around but seem very expensive for a couple of chrome ones.

Anybody using anything similar and any pointers to what to put on ther?

 

[Gazzer]

Split chrome collars available from Screwfix and many other retail outlets.

 

[masterbuilders]

Split chrome collars in 3 diameter sizes for only a few £ from B&Q or screwfix

 

[Gazzer]

Or is it that you require solid collars. Your post doesnt make it too clear, but if thats the price they are then surely for a couple of items its not really worth the hassle ?

 

[mercedism]

Really wanted chrome not plastic coated, but ideally one piece as they are at eye level. Ones i have seen about a tenner each. I haven't seen the cheaper ones close up but do they look convincing?

Just a shame as have fitted chrome pipework and made sure valves are full chrome/including caps.

 

[tfs]

i fitted plastic ones on a high end refurb recntly and they still looked the part mate. Tey can be replaced easy enough to if ever required.

 

[macten]

Problem with the plastic snap on ones is while they look okay at first, I guarantee you that they will ping apart a year down the line with all the heating and cooling.

 

[Stewart]

I use plastic one's all the time without any problems and if they do get damaged or look tatty, they're easily changed for little expense.

 

[poynton phil]

About £1.50 ea from most plumbers merchants. I use them all the time. And put a small amount of glue on the snap joint stops it popping open.

 

[mercedism]

Will consider both options. Will only have one chance though to fit the non split ones. Nice to know the plastics are of good quality. A friend has an old towel rail i can have, so might check out if it has chrome covers, there could be a common alternative thats more readily available.

 

[CJ]

Wickes 22mm or 15mm £5.29 pack of 5.
Why the hell they only do packs of 5 and not 6 god only knows

 

[CJ]

Found these solid chrome ones on fleabay

Pipe Cover Plate/Collar Disc 10mm x 51mm Polish Chrome on eBay (end time 13-Mar-11 21:26:59 GMT)

 

[mercedism]

Found these solid chrome ones on fleabay

Pipe Cover Plate/Collar Disc 10mm x 51mm Polish Chrome on eBay (end time 13-Mar-11 21:26:59 GMT)

Thanks, they look tempting, £8.99 for the required 15mm ones.

 

[Deleted member 1779]

I do agree with the point that on plastic chrome fittings that after a few years they go yellow.

This is the silver pipe cover on my kitchen rad and the top has turned a yellowy gold. All that can be done is regular replacement (like every 2 years)

Anything plastic and shiny near heat tends to go brown. Even the white covers I used went brown.

But I have to say the plastic pipe clips have faired better.

Ive got these in my house and its the same colour 5 years on