fitting radiator in conservatory (bungalow)

[mikegm]

Just qualified as Plumber, but have a question for somebody 'in the know' - Where would I pick up the feed for the new rad.

[solera]

Where is the nearest radiator, remember it can be the other side of a wall.

[buildersmate]

Indeed it may be and that is a good feed source because, with a conservatory located on the outside wall of the adjacent original room, the need for as much heat in the original room should be smaller (because the old 'outside' wall is not as cold because it is now inside).
So one can run the new pipes straight though the 'original outside wall and into the conservatory.
Conservatories need a huge amount of heat for four-season usage - perhaps five times the energy consumption to get to the same comfort temperature as in inside room - this is because of the extremely thermally leaky nature of the translucent roof. Best not to promise the client to expect winter season temperatures as the rest of the house.
Depending on the orientation of the conservatory (in relation to the sun), supplementary heating of this type provides a great way of adding to the sun's provided heat in the shoulder seasons (spring / autumn).

[gucciman]

i wouldn't swear to this but i understand that most conservatories do not need planning permission as they are regarded as a temp. structure but if you plumb in a radiator then you do need planning permission as it is then classed as a permanant struture.

the builders may be able to comment on this?

[mikegm]

Thanks guys....yes I could pick up the feed from dining room, so 'T' of this and bring return back to dining room Mine in this case! (I have a house, somebody else has a bungalow!) In the case of the bungalow I know, I believe the guy went up and over -back down to new rad in conservatory, does this sound OK?