Removing a radiator for decorating or any other reasons can be very simple when you know all the steps and required tools and materials. So, in this detailed video I'll show step by step how to remove a radiator and cap the valves.
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Steps
1) Turn OFF the central heating system for the radiators.
Check to make sure the radiator is cool. Otherwise, wait for the radiator to cool down!
Every radiator has 2 valves at the either sides.
2) Isolate the radiator by closing both the valves. Turn the thermostat off on One and remove the plastic cap on the other.
Count the number of rotations because when you put the radiator back on, then you got to turn the same number of times to open the valve. If it's too hard to turn, it might have already being closed.
IMPORTANT - For (Thermostatic) TRV valves, you should not close the valve using the sensor when removing the radiator. Instead, you've to first unscrew the thermostatic sensor and close the valve using a manual cap. The maximum static pressure against which the isolating cap will seal is 6 bar (88 psi, 240 ft. head). The * sign on the thermostat is actually for defrost which will allow some water to flow into the radiator to prevent it from frosting. This is because a TRV valve will open when air temperature around valve reaches below 8 degC to allow water in to prevent radiator from frosting. However, usually below 2nd setting on the TRV at the 8 degC & above, the valve closes shouldn't allow any water in. You can read more from Drayton TRV user guide www.draytoncontrols.co.uk/sit...
3) Drain the radiator.
If your radiator doesn't have a drain pipe, don't worry, skip to the next step. In the next time, we'll loosen the valve nut and then you can drain the radiator. However, when draining, whether using a drain pipe or directly by loosening the valve nut, you'd still need to open the bleed valve to help with the flow of water.
Determining the Cap size based on the Wrench size.
Wrench size is same as the Width across flats of nut (S)
Example 1, 30 mm Wrench
= M20 nut = Outside diameter of Pipe approx. = 26.67 mm = DN 20 = 20 or 3/4
Therefore, 30 mm Wrench = 3/4" (22 mm) Cap
Example 2, 24 mm Wrench
= M16 nut = Outside diameter of Pipe approx. = 21.34 mm = DN 15 = 15 mm or 1/2 inch
Therefore, 24 mm Wrench = 1/2" (15 mm) Cap
If the boiler pressure is too low.
1) Turn OFF the boiler
2) Let it cool for 4 to 6 hours
3) Repressurize the boiler
4) Turn back ON the boiler and the radiator
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Turn OFF the central heating system - 0:00
Isolate the radiator - 0:22
Drain the radiator - 1:44
Loosening the radiator Valve Nut - 3:18
Removing the valves from the radiator - 5:50
Lifting the radiator from the wall - 6:09
Capping the Valves - 6:34
Selecting the correct size cap based on Wrench size - 7:38
Turning ON the central heating system - 10:56
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