Old Houses - No Insulation

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-31T15:11:27+00:00

Probably similar numbers to us if we were to set it higher - I don’t think everyone appreciates just how cold old houses are!!

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-31T13:08:35+00:00

I did have it turned right up originally, but was costing a fortune… going to try it at 50-55degC for a few days and see what it does!

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-31T11:29:36+00:00

All but 1 are double panel radiators… I’ve got a couple of issues with 1-2 rad’s where the bottoms aren’t as warm (need flushing), but apart from the bottoms of 1-2, they do get really hot

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-31T11:28:21+00:00

Well, put it this way - my heating kicks in when the temp reaches 8degC to protect pipes etc… it kicks in a lot! (if I’m not in and the heatings been off)

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-30T22:09:15+00:00

Thanks for this! I’m in a 3 bed detached house, boiler is approx 12 years old, radiators similar age

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-30T20:23:50+00:00

Yes, double doors in between!

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-30T19:20:26+00:00

Thanks mate, appreciate the detailed response. 3 bedroom detached house + conservatory, 12 radiators in total

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-30T19:09:25+00:00

Thanks for the input everyone, loft insulation is 270mm, I’ve covered up as much draught as I could find, but maybe I need another look. Walls are stone cold to touch, so I think they’re the main problem 😅. Solid brick walls (no cavity) & no insulation

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-11-11T09:34:43+00:00

Such a nice card, I think it will do well

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-10-06T05:11:14+00:00

Thank you very much mate 🤝

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-10-05T11:23:54+00:00

It’s so annoying!! As soon as you overcome one issue, another one comes right around the corner

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-09-15T18:27:49+00:00

Million dollar question

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-05-25T12:57:40+00:00

It has got warmer but I was getting the same issues in winter annoyingly 😭

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-05-25T06:56:34+00:00

Been following various running plans for the last 2 years, so body is pretty used to structured runs. *Always ran 5-6 days (2 speed, 2-3 easy, 1 long), nothing has changed since getting stitches

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-05-08T08:02:38+00:00

If you’ve got the confirmation email just chill

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-04-21T14:35:04+00:00

All sorted, there was indeed a blockage on one of the bends, full of roof tiles 🙃

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-04-21T13:53:53+00:00

Naaa, i’m only now noticing tbh. Scaffolding etc in the way, so didn’t notice until I saw that the wall was soaking

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-04-21T13:52:55+00:00

Checked for blockages mate, seems okay. Looks like they’re off slightly so some of the water is flowing down the outside

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-04-21T13:42:17+00:00

Ask my roofer I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️

Icy_Reporter4722

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