Advice on radiator removal please

[mashers]

Am I missing something?
Shut both valves on the radiator, spread old towels underneath and place vessel to catch water - crack open union nut to rad and open it’s bleed valve to allow water to come out.
If you have a wet vac use this instead to catch all the water as it comes out - no mess.
If you are brave, get large bucket ( gorilla tub) undo both valve unions and lift off rad and tip into bucket - don’t do this one if white carpets! Also check there is not an earth bonding wire before you try this method.
Once rad is off, drain system through the valves.

Good idea. I didn't think of using the rad valves to drain the system. Thanks mate!

 

[Tim S]

Isolate the smallest rad on the system and drain it. Get a 3/4" or 1/2" flexi connector and fit it to the rad valve, connect a hose and drain down

 

[Timmy D]

Bengee and Tim S are on the money.

I usually just crack the rad side valve nut and drain rad into a rubble sack, re- closing and emptying the bag as needed.

Once rad is empty, if needed, connect onto valve to drain rest of system.

 

[Rob Foster]

It needs practice and dexterity but turn the rad valves off crack the big nuts till finger tight undo and flip the radiator upside down, one person at either end helps. When you get black sludge on the carpet gas leak detection spray is good for cleaning. Rob Foster aka centralheatking....make sure the bleed is tight shut

 

[Ben-gee]

Hmmm, the above method is great if ripping out to entirely refurb a bathroom- not to be recommend in the Chumley-Warner’s parlour with Persian carpets and original 14th century wallpaper...