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manlyman46
Hi guys, I have spent days getting prepared to remove a radiator. Have watched youtube vids, got a list of step-by-step instructions, some really good information from this forum and am all ready to go... and I have fallen at first hurdle!!! Everyone says the lockshield cap just pulls off. This was doesn't. It's not a pointy cap, it is plastic but has a + and - on it. I tried giving it a gentle pull to see if it will come off, but I don't want to brute force it just in case there is another clever way - though can't see how. There is a TRV on the other side. The radiators are old - not sure how old. This one hasn't been used since we moved in, as it had been painted and when we turned it on it stank, so it needs to go. Initially I just want to get it off the wall, as I am removing skirting boards, and have a plasterer coming in a day or so. Will get a pro in to move pipework and fix a new radiator in different part of the room at a later date, there are other radiators to be replaced so will have it all done at same time.
Here is a pic of valve, which I am assuming is a 'lockshield' as there is a TVR on other side - it moves freely in either direction, but doesn't seem to come off, at least not easily.
This is the TRV on the other side
I'm ready to go, if I can get started - thanks for any help
Here is a pic of valve, which I am assuming is a 'lockshield' as there is a TVR on other side - it moves freely in either direction, but doesn't seem to come off, at least not easily.
This is the TRV on the other side
I'm ready to go, if I can get started - thanks for any help