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Good day to you all!
I'm considering permanently removing the radiator from my landing as it's a narrow passage and would open the space up.
I'm happy taking the radiator out and the process of draining the radiator. However, after watching some videos on youtube, I have a few questions.
My heaters have flexi piping - which is great (I'll be replacing some with towel rails also)
Some videos I have seen say do not join the loose pipes as this creates a constant loop that wastes energy and heat. The radiator in question is on the landing about 2 meters from the boiler/tank airing cupboard - would this really be an issue?
Secondly, some videos suggest that you should trace the piping all the way back to the junction by ripping up carpet and floorboards, cut and cap off the ends at the junctions. Whilst this makes sense, it seems like it might be an excessive amount of work for little benefit.
And lastly, they suggest draining the entire heating system. I'm wondering, as it's using flexi pipe, would it be acceptable to clamp the pipes tight, stopping any fluid, while capping the ends at the radiator point?
Although I will be plastering over the hole, the hole contains a socket like housing that I would like to leave the pipe ends in so that - if the need ever arises - a radiator can be put back on.
In my head, I see no problem with this:
Drain radiator and remove.
Push pipe ends into housing if they fit, if not, clamp and cap.
Plaster over hole.
For your information here is a picture of the radiator in question.
Followed by another radiator (which will remain) in the downstairs toilet. I've included it as this one has bends attached.
Thanks!
Radiator to be removed
Other Radiator staying
I'm considering permanently removing the radiator from my landing as it's a narrow passage and would open the space up.
I'm happy taking the radiator out and the process of draining the radiator. However, after watching some videos on youtube, I have a few questions.
My heaters have flexi piping - which is great (I'll be replacing some with towel rails also)
Some videos I have seen say do not join the loose pipes as this creates a constant loop that wastes energy and heat. The radiator in question is on the landing about 2 meters from the boiler/tank airing cupboard - would this really be an issue?
Secondly, some videos suggest that you should trace the piping all the way back to the junction by ripping up carpet and floorboards, cut and cap off the ends at the junctions. Whilst this makes sense, it seems like it might be an excessive amount of work for little benefit.
And lastly, they suggest draining the entire heating system. I'm wondering, as it's using flexi pipe, would it be acceptable to clamp the pipes tight, stopping any fluid, while capping the ends at the radiator point?
Although I will be plastering over the hole, the hole contains a socket like housing that I would like to leave the pipe ends in so that - if the need ever arises - a radiator can be put back on.
In my head, I see no problem with this:
Drain radiator and remove.
Push pipe ends into housing if they fit, if not, clamp and cap.
Plaster over hole.
For your information here is a picture of the radiator in question.
Followed by another radiator (which will remain) in the downstairs toilet. I've included it as this one has bends attached.
Thanks!
Radiator to be removed
Other Radiator staying
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