Does anyone know how to take off aRadiator

cuppa-cha

hi...i am decoratng my passage, and trying to do it chaep as possible.
we are wanting to take off the radiator, so we can paint behind it and put on a new one, or nealy new....
i would like to know is it an easy job i.e. to take awa y the radaitor, andif so how can it be doen...
has anybody done this?
tips and advice plz.
thanx in advance

EliteHeat

1. Turn off valves at both ends
2. Loosen the unions a little and catch water in rubble bag
3. If you have floorboards, lift the rad off its bracket and pivot to the floor, undo unions and remove radiator in upside down position
4. If you do not have floorboards, continue to drain water into rubble bag - open the bleed valve to let all the water out

That's it really. Remember that anything can go wrong and often does. In fact always remember that water takes the path of least resistance which is inevitably down your back or staight into your armpit.

Shazmar_2

Have a look at this site http://www.helpwithdiy.com/plumbing/removing_a_radiator.html should have all you need to know.

cajef

Turn the two radiator valves off, place small bowls under couplings and undo letting the water drain into bowls then lift the radiator off its brackets.

If you are fitting a different radiator make sure it is the same size so that the exsisting couplings mate up, wrap some PTFE tape round the threads and refit the radiator, unscrew the valves, bleed the radiator and check for drips.

greyteam1959

If all you want to do is paint behind it why bother taking it off ????
Just buy a very small roller with a long handle and use that.
In all the DIY places

cuppa-cha

it sounds easy...but is it?
and how long do u think it should take?

BestFootForward_2

cuppa-cha wrote: »

it sounds easy...but is it?
and how long do u think it should take?

It's not difficult. 10-15 minutes to drain the radiator. Make sure you have a larger bucket to pour the small containers when they become full. Don't unscrew all the way to allow you to reseal it when moving the small container away.

When removing the nuts, it's easy bend the pipes that come up from the floor and cause leak. So hold the pipe to ensure it isn't being bent when you're trying to turn the nut. A correctly sized spanner help reduce an accident.

Remember you're dealing with water which can cause a LOT of damage so go easy, and do it during the day (Mon-Sat) in case you need to call a plumber.


Give a go, it's not that hard.

cuppa-cha

in the end we got a plumber to do it...it did end up messy in one of the roms...
well anyway, anywhere to buy a cheap good value radiator?

PROFESSIONAL_LANDLORD

EliteHeat wrote: »

1. Turn off valves at both ends
2. Loosen the unions a little and catch water in rubble bag
3. If you have floorboards, lift the rad off its bracket and pivot to the floor, undo unions and remove radiator in upside down position
4. If you do not have floorboards, continue to drain water into rubble bag - open the bleed valve to let all the water out

That's it really. NOT Remember that anything can go wrong and often does. In fact always remember that water takes the path of least resistance which is inevitably down your back or staight into your armpit.

5. If your radiator is fitted with a TRV ( thermostatic radiator valve ) some valves will pass water even when turned off, most come with a separate cap for this reason. Some TRVs can open when turned off with temperature drop, or a draught.:eek: