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thanks for the info. ive got a few drain off points, but i used just one and it took 30mins to finish draining. I removed the radiator and replaced both valves, fixed it all back together then repressurised and so far so good! cheers guys.

Ive connected a hosepipe and begain draining from the radiator downstaris closest to the door. The flow isnt that fast really, kinda like a half open tap. How long should it take to completely drain so i can remove a radiator? (its a 4 bedroom house if that helps) Thanks :D

How long should it take to drain? ive started it, and its only really a slight flow, like a half open tap. its been going for about 15mins and not slowing. :shock:

awsome, thanks for the instructions i'll try that tomorrow. it sounds simple, but im sure i'll find problems! lol. Just one more thing.... is the drain off valve the part sticking out on that photo a few posts above? and also.... can i connect the hose to the radiator closest to the door of my...

okay well i think i need to drain everything then remove the whole towel rail. Could you tell me how to connect to a drain off point? step by step just so i dont screw it up! im quite sure i know what you mean, but want to be 100%. Thanks a lot for the help.

its leaking from each nut on the valve, i think they need PTFE tape then re-tightening. The valves look a little bit like the one someone posted yeah, so if i undo one and let it drain into buckets or something? is that the way? The system is one where theres a loop to refill the system when the...

that was fast! could you explain a bit more? what do i have to look for. basically i want to replace the push fittings with compression ones, and make sure they are bone dry... then connect up the towel rail and make sure thats all sorted too. obviously the two pipes (to and from the radiator)...

Hey the pressure on the boiler keeps dropping and it therefore stops working (every few days). ive found that two valves on a towel rail downstairs both have small puddles of water below them, i also think it could be leaking where the push-fit flexible connectors meet the copper (going to...