Subject: Removing a radiator for decorating, newbie question..
From: "Darren"
Date: 02/04/04 01:57 GMT Daylight Time
Message-id: RT2bc.2908$4N3.1541@newsfe1-win

Hello All,

I've just bought my first place and need to remove and then replace a
radiator. I was hoping some of the more experienced might be able to advise
if i've missed anything. The steps I had in mind a

- Turn off entire system.

- Removing:
1) Shut "in" and "return" valves, making note of how many turns to open
return valve again.
2) Undo nuts holding radiator to valve at either end being careful not to
kink pipe.

I'd undo one end only at first and use a dustpan or shallow tupperware to catch
the water. Have a bucket to keep emptying that into as well. Put plenty of rags
and/or polythene sheet down first because that stuff sure will stain if you get
it on the carpet. Crack the joint a bit and undo the air bleed valve at the top
to let the water out. There'll be a few pints of it. Then open the other end
and catch anything that runs out of that. As you lift the rad off you'll get
even more water out so having a helper to tilt it one way for a minute while
you drain the last bit into a container is a good idea.

3) Be ready to catch any water that comes out. (Wondering if how much
there will actually be..) Lift off wall.

- Replacing:

1) Put some PTFE tape around valve connectors and use new olive.

There probably won't be an olive between the rad and the valve. It'll be a cup
and cone joint. You can use ptfe round the threads and jointing compound or
silicon on the cone if you like. They usually seal fine dry though. Good idea
to clean the cup and cone up with wire wool or fine emery before you refit.

2) Hang radiator back on mounts, and connect back up to valve connectors,
doing up nuts reasonably but not overtight.
3) Open "in" and bleed valve, to clear any air then shut bleed.
4) Then open "return" valve same number of turns as was open originally.
5) Turn on system and shout "eureka" 'cause it all worked!

I'm not clear if step 3) and 4) are enough to get any air out, so any
comments or tips on that or the other steps are most welcome !

TIA for any help,

Darren.

Sounds like you have it all pretty well sussed out.


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