draining system or not!

[BigRobCanUFixIt]

hello guys,

I need to remove a radiator by next weekend so i can knock the wall it is aatached too.

I have found the pipes that come to the radiator before they go into the concrete floor.

Is there anyway I can cap the pipes off without having to drain the system down. or should I drain it. I have found what I assume to be the draining point. How much water should I expect to come out? should I run the pump for the system whilst draining it out?

I should also add that the boiler is sheduled for replacement at the end of the month. Should of been prior but the plumber had to knock me back 2 weeks So would that doing this work cause any issues for the iminent works. Eg would the plumber like to see the old system running prior to replacing.

Thanks in advance

Rob

 

[Dan Robinson]

With that fantastic level of detail I can honestly say - dunno.

Possibly. If you are good/quick/lucky.

Don't know what boiler y9ou have, what the system configuration is. How much access there are to the pipes, what the pipes are and what size they are.

 

[misterdubya]

should I run the pump for the system whilst draining it out?

NO,

as per Dan on all the other points.

 

[BigRobCanUFixIt]

ok sorry for the vagueness in the original post.

my basic question is

would I be able to fit this.....

If i cut the pipe on flow and return to a radiator without draining it out.

I know i may get a little wet. but i dont want to be left with my finger sticking in a pipe!!! whilst the wife runs about flapping...

Just as a temporary measure until a plumber arrives in a couple of weeks to do a proper job.

Or could I freeze the pipe with some sort of spray a bit further up. Or is that just a myth that cant really be done.

Thanks in advance.

Rob

 

[Dan Robinson]

Please see my original post

Seriously. I have done it. Would I tell you it is OK for you to do it based on the info you ave provided? No chance.