Andrew Gabriel wrote:
I need to drain a heating system, or at least the top floor.
Trouble is the pipework which is all under the floor raises
about 6" out of the floor before going into the duct which
takes it downstairs. So no amount of draining from downstairs
is actually going to empty the upstairs pipework -- only the
radiators.

Anyone got any ideas on emptying the pipework? I can cut into
it under the floor (actually, the reason for draining it is
to move towel rail connection to it, so I will be cutting
it anyway). Obviously don't want it pouring through the
ceiling below though, as it's literally just been decorated.
Not sure if I can get any sizable container under it.

Don't have a wet vac.

Get one! Really useful for all sorts of plumbing jobs apart from radiators.
The Earlex is good, about £40 as a Wickes brand, or same price from Screwfix
as an Earlex.

I wouldn't be without mine.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk