Removing a radiator

[JohnD]

A DIYer can't learn to remove a radiator?

nonsense.

 

[FiremanT]

OP: Check to see f the other valves are the same. If you find one, you can use that head to close the valve. However, if the air temp falls below a set value, the valve will open, and squirt water. So,when the rad is removed, use a 1/2"M cap to screw on to the outlet as a precaution. Alternatively, take the known compatible head to a merchant, and buy another.

Merchants tend to be quite good a helping DIYers with daft problems, driving the Pro's mad. It is infuriating being held up for 20 minutes waiting while a discussion over the merits of a rubber washer are discussed,followed by "I'll think about it". But, seriously, avoid the 7 - 8 am rush period.

 

[FiremanT]

Thanks.I know,its comes up on your profile.

I remove some posts as the staff here use them for their own advertising,replies will change but some seem a reply is the benchmark but beware.

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[Skaggaranx]

OP: Check to see f the other valves are the same. If you find one, you can use that head to close the valve. However, if the air temp falls below a set value, the valve will open, and squirt water. So,when the rad is removed, use a 1/2"M cap to screw on to the outlet as a precaution. Alternatively, take the known compatible head to a merchant, and buy another.

Merchants tend to be quite good a helping DIYers with daft problems, driving the Pro's mad. It is infuriating being held up for 20 minutes waiting while a discussion over the merits of a rubber washer are discussed,followed by "I'll think about it". But, seriously, avoid the 7 - 8 am rush period.

Thanks all... much good advice for me to get my teeth into.

I'll avoid the local Screwflux during peak hours! I'm quietly confident...

 

[Gossamer]

Good advice to use another from around the house, but sounds like you need a new TRV anyway.
Modern ones tend to have a '0' setting which closes the valve.
I've currently had a rad off the wall whilst decorating for the last month just closing the LV and TRV. No need to tie up the F/E ball or anything.

 

[FiremanT]

Good advice to use another from around the house, but sounds like you need a new TRV anyway.
Modern ones tend to have a '0' setting which closes the valve.
I've currently had a rad off the wall whilst decorating for the last month just closing the LV and TRV. No need to tie up the F/E ball or anything.

I think you will find most, if not all, open at some low temperature. Be careful about giving advise unless you are sure.

And the advice to find a matching TRV was for the purpose if identifying a new one.

 

[Gossamer]

I think you will find most, if not all, open at some low temperature. Be careful about giving advise unless you are sure.

And the advice to find a matching TRV was for the purpose if identifying a new one.

Yes I it varies on the model but its something like 1-5 degrees which is extremely unlikely in a house in fairness. My ~100 year old house in the depths of winter with no heating on doesn't fall below 10 degrees.

 

[Justin Passing]

Don't rely on the other head working properly to shut the valve off. The *** things can open at night.
A trick is to put a 5p piece under the head, if it fits, then turn the head down pretty hard. You should feel it go tight. That should give you some insurance.

 

[dilalio]

1/2" cap all the time, preferably with rubber washer in it. Buy half a dozen as they are always useful

 

[Skaggaranx]

Hi guys,

So the radiator is off (thanks!) and I have a cap for the side where the TRV has broken off but I don't have a cap for the other side because that side needs a bigger one... are these also readily available?

 

[terryplumb]

yes 3/4 bsp thread ,and rubber washer.

 

[JohnD]

3/4" bsp is also the size of washing machine taps (which often drip when hose taken off) so useful to have