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I think I found a solution to draining the whole system... does this look like a shutoff to you? If so, there appears to be one on the feed for each radiator. Shutting these off will stop flow through the radiator and let me disconnect each valve, yes?

I need to replace some of the valves that don't work, do some patchwork around the radiators, and take them to get cleaned. They will be off for an extended period of time so my thinking is to drain the whole system. If that's not necessary, let me know what to do! I think there may be a drain...

A appreciate you both. Thank you! Any thoughts on where to hook up the drain hose? There seems to be a drain with shutoff right above the expansion tank which seems to be the lowest point in the system. The manual seems to suggest I use the drain off the hot water outlet.

I was afraid of this. The hose is nowhere to be found. Do I just need to purchase a standard flex hose with the right fittings or is there a particular type to use for a filling loop?

Bradford White Brute FT I need do drain my system so I can replace some valves on old cast-iron radiators. I can't find the filling loop I'll use to refill the system. Please help! I'm also curious -- which thread would you think to hook up the drain hose to? There are no hookups on any of the...