REMOVE A RADIATOR FOR PAINTING A WALL- Plumbing Tips

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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[etterymaths]

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

[VijayPatel-ssbp]

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

[puddinggeek]

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

[hhhaannddllee]

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! 🙂👍👍

[kaelaleedaley]

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

[benhornsey]

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

[KBucchan]

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

[AndyL]

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!

[Fran-fvpf]

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

[ETV]

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

[getbry]

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.

[FamilyManPhil]

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.

[greeneaglz]

If there is some play in the pipes, it is possible to lay some blocks down to support the radiator down on its face, undo the fittings slightly, lift he radiator off the wall and lay it on the blocks and tighten the fittings without emptying the radiator. I have seen this done but it does seem a little risky as if it goes wrong, you could end up draining the whole system.

[RonWheeler-xd]

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

[vincentmonet]

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?

[craig]

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

[emmgrl]

Thank you for this!! So helpful. How long could we leave it like this? We need to remove our radiator to remove old linoleum, put down new tile, and paint the wall behind, so we’ll probably need at least a couple days. If it’s not too cold, could we leave this for a few days?

[bridgendesar]

I've seen a method where you close both ends, let the pressure off through the bleed valve and close, then just SLIGHTLY slacken off both ends.
Then lift the rad off the bracket and tilt forward, giving you enough room to work behind.
All depends on how much give is in the pipes, and your way can be used to allow flushing a cold spot rad too!

[laneyparker]

Thank you so much I have just removed my bathroom radiator Di I can remove the tiles behind - so chuffed. No more waiting for the plumber. Thanks so much 👍👍

[CastlesMadeOf...]

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