On 5 Nov 2003 06:36:37 -0800, (Tim) wrote:

Andy having read your comments, and considering my situation, I have
decided that I will do a full system drain, flush everything I can,
take the opportunity to me a radiator and then fill her back up.

ONE MORE QUESTION though...

I can seem to find any draincock lower than the ground floor rad
valves. Do modern houses *always* have one fitted at the lowest level
of the system??? Usually outside or on the patio?

I think it depends on whether you believe in fairies and the
completeness and professionalism of the construction trades.

Logically you are right, but I think the reality is not going to be
that.

If there is no
other draincock how do I get the water out of the bottom of the
system? I am wondering because when I try and move a ground floor
radiator (pipes in screed) I am looking at it all draining out
there...arrrghhhhh

thanks

Tim


Then I think that you will need to drain as best as you can. A
wet/dry cleaner ought to be able to pull most of the water out of the
pipes in the screed if you can figure out a way to hook it up to a
radiator valve union reasonably well.

Given the circumstances, it would be an idea to perhaps go for
radiator valves with a drain on the pipe side or alternatively fit a
drain cock below each valve. Then you can at least flush at each
place.


..andy

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