Hello!
I've been asked if I can help out someone who damaged a pipe (microbore) just below the TRV when removing a radiator from the wall.
The pipe is clinched at the moment and not passing. As soon as I lift the rad and straighten the pipe it will leak. I plan on cutting it and refitting to the TRV as there is plenty of length in the pipe below floor.
System is an old vented system, Radiators are old, boiler looks a fair age but has been working perfectly.
I'm afraid to drain the system and refill it. Is there an alternative?
I've never used a freeze kit.
Another plan I had was to quickly cut the pipe below the floor (plenty room) and fit an isolating valve, carry out repair above ground, oven valve then bleed Rad. Other than getting a quick shower is this a viable option or is the risk of an air lock too great?
Many thanks for any assistance
I've been asked if I can help out someone who damaged a pipe (microbore) just below the TRV when removing a radiator from the wall.
The pipe is clinched at the moment and not passing. As soon as I lift the rad and straighten the pipe it will leak. I plan on cutting it and refitting to the TRV as there is plenty of length in the pipe below floor.
System is an old vented system, Radiators are old, boiler looks a fair age but has been working perfectly.
I'm afraid to drain the system and refill it. Is there an alternative?
I've never used a freeze kit.
Another plan I had was to quickly cut the pipe below the floor (plenty room) and fit an isolating valve, carry out repair above ground, oven valve then bleed Rad. Other than getting a quick shower is this a viable option or is the risk of an air lock too great?
Many thanks for any assistance