REMOVE A RADIATOR FOR PAINTING A WALL- Plumbing Tips

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9 жыл бұрын

This video shows you how to remove a radiator when you want to paint a wall and behind the radiator. It's really easy and all you'll need is a shallow tray, an adjustable spanner, some grips and a few towels. We show you how to shut off the radiator and make sure the valves hold, and how to drain the radiator. Finally showing you how to remove the valves and lift the radiator off its brackets.
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@plumberparts 5 жыл бұрын

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@etterymaths7356 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. Really clear. I watch this every time I need a reminder.

@VijayPatel-ss5bp 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome, clear instructions and clearly knowledgeable. I usually use his videos for guidance (I’m a diy’er)!

@KBucchan 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on. Builder wanted £150 to remove my radiator. Watched this video then did it myself.👍👍👍

@puddinggeek4623 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Easy to follow, well explained. I am redecorating my house and have removed 3 radiators so far with this method.

@benhornsey8611 9 жыл бұрын

Studying level 2 Plumbing and these are really helpful, noice one!

@Spongecrob 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This method worked perfectly and I have been able to successfully remove and clean out two radiators having never tried before. The radiators heat up perfectly now all the sludge inside has gone and we have a cosy warm house again! 🙂👍👍

@Andy86L Жыл бұрын

Just used this guide to remove a radiator in my first house. Much, much easier than I expected it to be, so thank you for the great instructions!

@1bridgestone 6 жыл бұрын

Iv just watched you video, and managed to do the job, I’m a diy flid! 😭 but you helped massively! WELL DONE MATE👍🏻

@Fran-fv6pf 4 жыл бұрын

Five years on and still helpful. Thanks. I watch your video and think you are hilarious. Good luck with everything

@kaelaleedaley Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You've taught us ANOTHER excellent skill - thanks to you we've completely re-plumbed our bathroom and made it a wetroom! Thank you and God Bless you xx

@plumberparts Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kaela! 👍

@PhilEadie65 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Gave me the confidence to remove mine in new house. Annoyingly though the connection was on the bottom of the rads rather than the side which did make it more difficult.

@smalls1955 9 жыл бұрын

Lots of these vids on KZfaq,,, but this one told me all I needed to know!

@CastlesMadeOf... 4 жыл бұрын

You're a BOSS - just followed your vid and got the rad off in my Son's room ready to decorate! 👊

@31ETV 3 жыл бұрын

Good instructional video. I’m attempting this tomorrow for the first time. Hope all goes well.

@plumberparts 3 жыл бұрын

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@davenandreajohnstone1506 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much for making these videos, So helpful! Keep up the good work👍

@craig7810 2 жыл бұрын

Saved me a few quid there. Thanks very much. Great content.

@getbry7452 9 жыл бұрын

TRVs can be a pain in the arse if they don't shut off! I picked up some valve clamps the other day to stop the drips. Don't forget if the rad has been balanced correctly you need to make a note of the number of turns on the lock shield so when you turn it back in the rad will work at the correct temp.

@jonnystella 7 жыл бұрын

Another quality DIY video, thanks for being there!

@plumberparts 7 жыл бұрын

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@rrowley5498 4 жыл бұрын

This was a massive help thank you

@ishbelcoulter8681 4 жыл бұрын

day 5 of the quarantine and I'm spannering off my radiator to try n build a foldaway bed and paint the whole wall with oranges without my parents finding out.

@sqsqui672 Жыл бұрын

HAHJSAJAJAJJA

@oldhemp2636 2 жыл бұрын

Top video :)

@ragnor56 8 жыл бұрын

Good info for diy tips

@plumberparts 8 жыл бұрын

+ragnor56 No worries!

@crystellespinnler1562 3 жыл бұрын

This looks great - seems you guys over the pond use radiators still while most of our radiators here in the states are 50-100 yrs old. I have one of those - do you think the principals are the same? I have one of the old cast iron jobs from 1920 in my bedroom and I can't reach behind to 1) remove wallpaper and 2) paint... though I am looking at that "small thin roller" comment squinty-eyed.

@sillynuts5709 8 жыл бұрын

Dammit! I wish I'd seen this months ago when decorating! I thought I had to empty the whole system when removing a radiator so just left it. Ah well, noted for next time! Thanks PP!

@plumberparts 8 жыл бұрын

+Sillynuts Unlucky fella! Sub here please>> kzfaq.info

@sillynuts5709 8 жыл бұрын

already have :)

@Omegajayb 4 жыл бұрын

@plumberparts do i need any brass stop ends once i remove the radiator for say a week?

@vincentmonet6172 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Since I’m not putting radiator back. Do I need to put some caps on the exposed pipes? Or will the central heating be ok with the pipe valves just left closed?

@Purposelyodd 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video of removing a radiator and replacing with a towel radiator by any chance

@user-hm6jm9oq5l 6 ай бұрын

Hi James, have you installed or used radiators that drop/pivot down from the wall for decorating or removing with no draining at all?

@setdetnet5001 4 жыл бұрын

heyu . please cam you tell me why you haven't used any sealer ptfe or putty etc when refitted the rad, at both the valves?? ta daz

@shelomi89 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, is it necessary for exposed copper pipes to have an earth wire connected?

@Pixelheist 3 жыл бұрын

You absolute weapon

@miles2home Жыл бұрын

Hi mate i am going disable one of the radiator . what would be the best option to keep it as locked or connenct the each end o the connectors tother so the water flows ?

@Goorney 4 жыл бұрын

So you don't need to purchase one of those radiator removal kits then, I didn't know that. Thank you for the advice.

@solarfusionuk 4 жыл бұрын

Recently discovered that a Quality Street tub fits nicely around the pipes for draining down a radiator

@iAnton3000 6 жыл бұрын

Is this a method that would work, if I want to permanent remove the radiator?

@carforumwanker 4 жыл бұрын

working class version of Shmee !

@michaelwoods8909 2 жыл бұрын

How much water would you expect to get out of bleed valve after isolating Trv & valve?

@zedman442 9 жыл бұрын

Also pertinent to note for a TRV simply turning it to 0 doesn't mean it's off. Most have a frost setting so always use a decorators Cap otherwise it will keep dripping when the temp drops. Good video 👍🏻

@plumberparts 9 жыл бұрын

Indeed dear boy! Many thanks. PP!

@theprodigy102 8 жыл бұрын

heil to the plumber king , can you show us how to go from copper pipes to flexibel radiator tubes?

@plumberparts 8 жыл бұрын

It's not really the done thing mate! Copper all the way if visible.

@ichabaudcraine2923 9 жыл бұрын

That's a school radiator! Haha. Love it.

@TranceHeed 3 жыл бұрын

Do I need to turn off the water supply first?

@stewartdcampbell 7 жыл бұрын

What about the thumb of a rubber glove and a jubilee clip or zip tie, cheap version of radkit pro.

@plumberparts 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah and takes a 10th of the time! SUBSCRIBE! ➡️👉 kzfaq.info 👈⬅️if you haven't already!

@DerekTJ 2 жыл бұрын

I have old rads I want to remove from an old semi I just bought. The rads have square dimples, kind of like waffles, and I'm told the pipes are gunmetal. The oil-fired system hasn't been turned on in about 10 years.

@jayfreedom Жыл бұрын

Do we ever use plumbers tape on the threads?

@danielb1563 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I enjoy your videos... You intimate this issue I have... I'm trying to replace tall column rads on my system. Closed trv and closed the lock shield. Undone the bleed screw and there's a lot of pressure/water. Why is this? Is the trv not holding? I guess I need to drain the system? Thanks!!

@sebski5597 8 жыл бұрын

hi I would like to add and removed radiators in my house. need I inform about this building regulation authority if I will do everythink myself and i am not certifi plumber?

@plumberparts 8 жыл бұрын

+Seb Ski Shouoldn't need to unless it's pressurised.

@The2012jk 3 жыл бұрын

could this be used to permanently take out a rad?

@claireosborne564 8 ай бұрын

How do you then refill it after you put back on?

@Jamespendle 4 жыл бұрын

Any tips for when some berk has put the trv and lockshield vertically instead of horizontally?

@gripperrod 4 жыл бұрын

I was that berk, I found on a long radiator I could lift it off the valve at one end and pivot it out a couple of inches with the bleed valve closed it didn’t drip too much. Then you can get a tray under it. Still I’ll put the valves horizontal next time.

@Jamespendle 4 жыл бұрын

@@gripperrod haha lesson learned i guess. Fortunately this type of radiator had the removable towel rad style bleed valves so I was able to undo them and syphon out all the water from the top.

@jaygudgeon1377 5 ай бұрын

I’ve got a vertical column radiator. I’ve shut off the TRV and lockshield values. I’ve checked the radiator isn’t getting hot but when I open the bleed value the water doesn’t stop. I’ve filled about 2 buckets. What could be causing this?

@JA-xz4vr 3 жыл бұрын

thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

@peterdubar8705 Жыл бұрын

doesnt work for my radiator which I need to remove from wall to plaster a massive crack as part of a DIY project on 1904 build property. Bleed left for 10 minutes and water still streaming out. Therefore tightened up again, returned shutoff to correct position - noted 1/2 turn was all it took? and re-pressurised system. Has anyone got any ideas to get rad off??

@stevef1391 Жыл бұрын

So you don’t need to refill with water afterwards?

@grahamdowns9407 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, To make this job a LOT easier, and cleaner, go to ABD Tools website and look at Radclamps, plus other tools to help, no draining of rad when removing it.

@plumberparts 7 жыл бұрын

Got some....take about a yea to put on! SUBSCRIBE! ➡️👉 kzfaq.info 👈⬅️ IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY! 😎

@mikauzer2926 8 жыл бұрын

If they're small rads like this one I aways keep the bleed valve closed and flip the rad upside down with my thumbs over the holes. If you have play like you said.

@plumberparts 8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Tinsley Top stuff!

@benhaywood2510 4 жыл бұрын

If water doesn't stop coming out from the bleed valve, does that mean the lock valves aren't holding? Wouldn't that mean the radiator would always be warm? Clueless here, trying to paint behind a radiator.

@flyingbluebell 5 ай бұрын

How do I put the water back in the system 😅

@kendal4452 6 жыл бұрын

Do I have to worry about the fact that there is no water inside the radiator prior to putting it back on the wall? I have Thatchen Radiators, is it possible to remove them from the wall?

@hitchjack 6 жыл бұрын

Donna Brooks when you reconnect the pipes and open the valves the radiator fills with water again.

@kendal4452 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack!

@hitchjack 6 жыл бұрын

No worries. You do then have to top up the system with more water though otherwise your pressure will be too low. This is usually via a filling loop. Question I have though is do you bleed all the rads then or just the one you have filled if anyone knows? 😁

@hgodfrey 5 жыл бұрын

I would've thought there was a blanking off piece you could screw in the radiator straight away.

@fozola20 5 жыл бұрын

Righty tighty lefty loosey

@rubyrubiba4567 6 жыл бұрын

My valves on the radiator are shut off but the radiator is still leaking after days - what does that mean?

@richardwilkinson77 4 жыл бұрын

There's a tiny hole where the water is coming out. 👍🏻

@ReservedforMATTY 9 жыл бұрын

Footprints are far handier and better than grips for supporting the valve! They are the way forward!

@smarzig 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. BTW you look like a sports caster or athlete.. I just cant put my finger on who..

@johncampanaro9204 6 ай бұрын

The one I'm on hooking his cast iron they are heavy and sit on the floor besides that that guy just lifted would probably be about 400 lbs

@kellyhughes6738 7 жыл бұрын

I need to remove a radiator for a plastering job, the radiator will be off for a few weeks as all the plaster needs to come off. can I just leave the radiator off like that or do I need to do anything additional with it being left off. I have a pressurised combi boiler. Thanks

@overtvertigo1372 3 жыл бұрын

I realize your comment is years old, but I have the same question and was wondering if you ever found out. Thanks.

@carforumwanker 4 жыл бұрын

clever people would use a mini roller and a long arm handle !

@JohnHughes2002 3 жыл бұрын

Hold tight in 2021!

@plumberparts 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks man!

@hucks33 9 жыл бұрын

Why not Bacho Grips?

@charliewindsor2992 9 жыл бұрын

hucks33 Because lots of builders and plumbers merchants had those grips on offer at christmas ;)

@rollerbladinggeek5507 6 жыл бұрын

0:40 so your instructions for people whose radiator pipes can't move are are "make sure they can move" err.. right. thanks for that

@plumberparts 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry mate, I'm not god and can't guarantee they can move....it's just a hard job sometimes.

@rollerbladinggeek5507 6 жыл бұрын

lol so your instructions on how to move them are "I'm not god" and "it's just a hard job sometimes".. err ok.

@plumberparts 6 жыл бұрын

rollerblading geek dude, I’ve helped 20million people do plumbing tasks and I’m proud of that. With you I unfortunately failed. Sometimes the job should be done by a pro and that’s fine. Just don’t jump on someone’s back when all they want to do is help people.

@rollerbladinggeek5507 6 жыл бұрын

plumberparts but don't call me dude. Please address me as sir.

@MrDweb 5 жыл бұрын

You really do have the painters in.

@addaplaster4976 5 жыл бұрын

Remember bruv.......hold tight

@hihihiesme 4 жыл бұрын

I do a lot of house bashing and I would be happy to wear one of those snazzy plumber parts polo shirts for a small fee. Do you have any in pink?

@tylerbourne2101 2 жыл бұрын

Released the air, continued to release water? Now what do I do?🙋🏼‍♂️

@samdunn865 6 жыл бұрын

Have you been on 60 minute makeover?

@pinkeye00 7 ай бұрын

wouldn't it make MORE sense to just have a cap for either side?

@mariecrowe8843 3 жыл бұрын

Please can you come and do it for me 👍🙂

@timmarshall8131 5 жыл бұрын

I followed this and now I have no pressure on my boiler. I'm not blaming you! I thought your video was excellent - I have obviously not done something wrong, please can you help me put it right?!

@benjiferrero 9 жыл бұрын

I tried this with my electric radiator and after some improvisation I'm still waiting for the electricity to drip out of the cable into the bucket. AMIDOINITRITE?