Can I Remove These Radiators Myself For Decorating?

[HugeWesty]

I'm looking to get my house plastered. I've got a couple of old radiators in my new house and a couple of new ones. I assume I am OK to take all of these radiators off myself for plastering?

If I get into complications, what is the worse that could happen and how do I mitigate against it please? (Very keen to understand as obviously trades starting to close down for Christmas).

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Yes you can take them off yourself. Worst that could happen? - flood house and electrical sockets and switches. What system is it?

 

[HugeWesty]

Thanks, its a combi system. Assume, worst case scenario - I could have buckets in case for whatever reason water floods out??

 

[Deleted member 267285]

I was merely answering the worst case scenario . So a combi should be easier for access etc. The easiest way is to turn off both valves either end -noting the amount of turns for balancing purposes, open the bleed vent to make sure turned off and release some pressure. Undo a nut one side, and I try to cap the radiator inlet side, and disconnect the other end, and also cap. Remove radiator and drain water in a suitable outlet.

 

[Burnerman]

Careful with the rad from the TRV.....they don't always turn fully off and a decorators cap is necessary (which keeps the pin pressed down) is used to prevent them passing.
John