Radiator removal - cap off pipes or put in a loop ??

[Heatslave]

Hi ,

Hope someone can help me with this one please ??

In preparation for a house extension, I'm knocking down an old outhouse /kitchen with a radiator in it. I need to remove the radiator and associated 15mm copper pipework completely from that room. Would it be best to just cut and cap off the two copper pipes with push on stop ends, or should I put a very short loop in to keep the flow going ??

As it's a downstairs radiator I was thinking of a quick cut and push on the stop ends to keep as much water, and more importantly inhibitor, in the system as possible as opposed to completely draining the system and having to buy inhibitor again.

Cheers,
Graeme.

 

[Mottie]

Is it a sealed heating system?

 

[Heatslave]

It is, oil fired combi with a full flow radiator in the bathroom.

And this is only a temporary measure until after the extension is done in the next few months (hopefully !!).

 

[Mottie]

Ah well once you’ve released the pressure through a rad bleed valve, you’ll have plenty of time to cut the pipes and slip a push fit stop end on them. It would be a bit more difficult with an open system.

 

[denso13]

I was thinking of a quick cut and push on the stop ends

This usually works for me.

 

[Heatslave]

That's just the reassurance I need, thanks for the quick response.

Off the Screwfix we must go..........

 

[Heatslave]

Well........that went better than expected

Cleaned the pipes up before I started, cut them quickly and got my thumb over them to stop the water escaping, put the end stops on with just a bit more water escaping, refilled the system and checked for leaks. All looks ok......so far !!

Only casualty was a cut thumb.......sharp stuff that cut copper

Thanks again for the advice Mottie & Denso

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Not sure how you cut the pipes, but if you've used a hacksaw, be aware, the sharp edges can damage the O rings in push fit fittings.

 

[Heatslave]

Not sure how you cut the pipes, but if you've used a hacksaw, be aware, the sharp edges can damage the O rings in push fit fittings.

All ok, I've got a proper pipe cutter