Disconnect a radiator to wall paper or paint behind. HOW TO REMOVE A RADIATOR. Plumber showing inside tips on central heating systems. Rad removal. Plumbing tips and tricks. Taking off a radiator.
Allen I'm getting a new boiler fitted on Tuesday but the radiators are connected via microbore pipe I want to change to 15 mm and replace all rad feed pipes my question how and where to isolate so I can refit one at a time without trying to go bonkers
Well what can I say Allen is probably the best plumber I’ve Encountered on the net, he explains everything in layman’s Terms and to detail, easy to follow and understand. 10/10
Seriously this is hands down THE best video tutorial for removing a radiator. You've taught me how to remove the radiator and built my confidence in DIY. Last time I did it I flooded the room I was in 😂
@MK I'm taking the hall radiator off the wall to decorate. I turned it off at the valves on either side, thinking I'd isolated it. Then loosened the nuts and drained it. I then went to top up the pressure in the boiler but water came out the pipes on either side of the radiator. Why did that happen given I'd turned it off/isolated it?
@MK Thanks, MK. Water came out the radiator when I originally loosened the nuts but not the pipes. I closed the valves tightly but was wary as ever of over-tightening them. Should I give them another half turn or so each? And should it be okay to top up my boiler once I've drained the radiator?
Actually, having said all that, I ASSUMED there was no water coming out the pipes when I loosened the nuts; I ASSUMED it was all coming from the radiators, as per usual (?).
'Got a proper tub in't van' After living abroad for several years the audio on this vid was a comforting reminder of home. Super helpful by the way, thank you!
You're a blooming legend Allen! We were scratching our heads trying to figure out how to shift mould behind our radiators and found this tutorial. Really clear and managed to sort it quickly and easily, even though neither of us have done anything like this before. You wouldnt believe the before and after pics 🤮 Thanks so much Allen Hart!! have subbed to boost for others
Such a clear video. I’m still scared to try this but you’ve taken me one step closer to achieving it. If I don’t, will forever annoy me if I can’t caulk that bit of skirting board that’s up behind the radiator 😅
One point, which may already have been mentioned. Count the number of turns you turn the lock shield valve when closing it. Then turn it the same number when opening it up again, to keep the system balanced.
Great video, thanks Allen! I've always papered behind radiators for fear of taking them off but watched your video today and gave it a go. Super simple instructions and worked a treat. Thanks for posting this one! :)
So many instructional videos on youtube have logos, theme tunes, lots of irrelevant information. This was exactly what I needed to know without having to watch several times, or having to skip content. Thank you Allen. Donated & subscribed
I've just removed my first radiator thanks to you! You've opened up the next level of smart decorating for me! Thank you. Such clear instructions and the close ups were invaluable.
Wish i watched this last week, because me and wall papering are like chalk and cheese, so much easier to remove the radiator then trying to wall paper down the sides and top of the radiator, really was a good and helpful video, keep them coming,
Thank you for this video. The tips like using the gripper to hold onto the valves and placing the radiator upside down were simple but highly practical. Thanks again👍
Allen, I’ve moved into my first property and I’m not very handy, your videos have been so useful so thank you for this. Hope you’re enjoying the underfloor heating
Doing this today as a plasterer but I figure if I can do it I’ll gain and advantage when I quote and rightfully so. I’ve seen people do it who aren’t plumbers so I’m happy to follow instructions and proceed
what you forgot to mention is that you should always use the decorators cap (if you have one) as the trv's can open up and flood the place as many decorators have found out after taking off rads and leaving them over night (Thank goodness for public liability insurance)
Thank you so much for explaining this. Great video and very good teaching style - I started this video with absolutely no idea and now feel confident I can do this myself. Thanks Allen!
Best video I’ve watched describing how to take off a radiator - very clear and well explained. I feel confident to now tackle a rad I need to remove. Thanks 👍
Crack open vent key first once isolated until water comes to a stop that way you can be sure the valves are doing there job ! Don’t bother with a container use a good rubble bag it will go under any rad and you can also collect more water I’ve been doing for 40 years never failed
Thank you for such a clear video. We've taken on a bit of a doer upper and anything beyond painting I find quite intimidating, however this video has given me the confidence to give it a go!
Thank you so much, Allen; this was so very well explained. I'm not too bad at DIY, but always tend to be a bit nervous about water getting everywhere and/or the valve joints snapping in this sort of situation! It's so reassuring to see my thoughts confirmed in such a practical way. I'm going to invest in some pipe grips to hold my valves steady (It's quite an old radiator with a Danfoss thermostatic valve at one end) before I start and am definitely going to watch your video about putting the radiator back, which I need to do! One quick question; do I need to count how many turns are needed to shut off the lockshield valve so that I can put it back at the exact same setting when the radiator goes back, or is this not really critical? Please advise if you can, Allen; bless you!
@@Tara-nv3rr You count the number of turns required to close the lock-shield before removing the radiator then open it up by the same amount when you re-install it. (The number of turns will vary from radiator to radiator and it can be trial and error to balance a whole system.)
Informative video, thank you. Question, when the radiator is isolated as you've shown, is it safe to operate the heating the system as you would normally do?
Yes, but only if you do a crucial step the video missed. After you remove the radiator you should insert a small piece of copper in the thermostatic radiator valve(TRV) with a blanking cap on it, TRV’s can open by themselves a small amount and let water out, even if they are “off” so if you blank the valve off the system is safe to run as normal
Great video - thanks, Allen! I've heard conflicting opinions about whether or not I need to cap off the valves after removal, to avoid leaks. Have you any thoughts on this? Cheers!
Whenever I take off a Radiator I do cap / blank off the valve, I've known them to leak - especially on old systems. Just for my own peace of mind. Good video though, thanks.
Useful kit is those yellow absorbent cloths. Hold twenty times their weight in water. Cheap in shops like Home Bargains, Poundland etc. Great when defrosting freezers.
Aint it great when you ask the customer not to remove the brackets, or at the very least ask them to put the screws back in as marker points, before they paint, paper or plaster/skim? Only to return to find.... No screws/bolts, they've lost the brackets and there is no up/down play in the tails. Ever tried retrofitting a rad under these circumstances? Not easy. I always put a temporary stop, or a decorators cap on the TRV too. Especially this time of year. They will open open up in a cold room.
Screwfix are currently selling Kudox std panel rads with 25% off and they include free trv and lockshield valves. That could save you some dosh straight off and they will deliver to your property saving your plumber time and as such.. you, money into the bargain. Make sure that you get your measurements and radiator types correct. Re charging: Any plumber would have to ask you the following q?s. What type of system do you have? Combi. System, vented or unvented? If a system boiler... do all of the external controls work? (zone valves/stats/programmers...) Has the boiler had an annual service? Have you got a service record logbook? Has the system been looked after, serviced, maintained... it may require a powerflush..if it's not been looked after; less likely if you have a magnetic filter fitted, indeed, have you actually got a filter fitted? If all of these questions can be answered, a straight like for like swap, fill, vent and re-inhibit (clean the filter if you have one) I'd personally charge approx £150.00. All assuming that the system water is not contaminated with haematite (sludge) Best bet re getting sum1 who can do the job properly is to ask at your local, independent plumbers merchants. They'll put you in touch with a recommended trader who can be trusted to do the job properly. Good luck!
The quote for the boiler replacing included a flush. The company also has me on a monthly insurance plan, boiler cover I think it’s called. So I don’t know why they are charging so much for the radiators - it’s £500 labour?!?
From a DIY hater, thanks Allen, saved my bacon, to allow wallpapering without the plumber's expense. Fabulous, clear, concise = result, easy to follow and no flood.
Simple and easy to follow instructions, got the job done easily…. However, after removing the radiator I was left with no heating/hot water and an F72 error code on my boiler. For a while I was cursing you whilst frantically trying to fix the issue but then luckily a family friend said I’d need to repressurise the boiler which I did and problem solved. Thought I’d drop a comment for anyone who ends up in the same situation 👍🏻
This is a very helpful video, please keep it up. You have explained information that has taken me more than 6 months to find. How to remove a radiator for decorating and how to put it back, excellent.
Brilliant video, thankyou so much for putting this together. Myself and my wife are novices around DIY and home improvements and are recently first time buyers. Really found this easy to follow. Thanks again. I’ve subscribed and liked and will definitely watch some more of your other content.