Is the end cap for a radiator a vital part when removing?

JustAnotherSaver

Thanks

Are they vital though?

Could i get away with whipping it off, painting the paper & then re-fitting it?

Also, as i say - some videos use paste when putting back on, others don't. Should you? Does it not matter?

southcoastrgi

some valves just won't turn off fully & will still drip or worse, for the cost of two caps it's better to have them & not need them, I certainly wouldn't put as much boss white or similiar as he does in that vid as it could block the valves, but a smear around the olives on the rad stem before you re-fit the rad is a good idea

JustAnotherSaver

In that case what sort of paste is he using?

I guess i'll have to order online. I was going to say i'll try Wickes, but i had a look & they didn't have those did they.

JustAnotherSaver

Turns out B&Q do have them: http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/plumbing-central-heating/central-heating-fittings/caps/PlumbSure-Blanking-Cap-12-7mm-Female-11477785?skuId=11988492

Picked 2 up today.

mttylad

With the number of rads your removing, why not just drain down the entire system?

JustAnotherSaver

mttylad wrote: »

With the number of rads your removing, why not just drain down the entire system?

1) I don't know how 2. That'll be another YouTube session then
2) I don't know when we will get cracking on the other rooms. The box room can get done right now. The master bedroom, we're undecided if the wall/ceiling(whatever you call it - it's on the ceiling) paper is going to have to come off or not. The living room is a long way from being ready.

plumb1_2

JustAnotherSaver wrote: »

1) The living room is a long way from being ready.

Not surprised nowt done with the amount of time you spend posting on here.:D

JustAnotherSaver

plumb1 wrote: »

Not surprised nowt done with the amount of time you spend posting on here.:D

Thanks for the constructive response :T