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You’ve missed out one very important step.Drain system
Remove radiator
Remove wall mounts
Fit new wall mounts
Hang radiator
Lift floorboards
Cut off pipe
Attach new pipe to fit new radiator location
Fasten together
Fill System
Bleed system
Test
Half a days work at most, not sure what plumbers take in daily rates though. Easy enough to do yourself, especially if you use plastic fittings.
Get PTR to post a thread about how to do it?You’ve missed out one very important step.
We’ll just need to do a search.Get PTR to post a thread about how to do it?
Oh wise SMB, I’m very much an amateur in terms of diy sadly. Are there any plumbers out there who could shed any light on how tricky and expensive moving or replacing (want a smaller one) radiators might be?
Want to get a general idea before getting estimates in.
Thanks in advance
You’ve missed out one very important step.
Don't forget ptfe tape on the screwthreadsThanks for the replies, so I’m taking out from this that it’s not a very complicated or time consuming job for someone who’s confident they know what they’re doing (ie not me!)
That makes me feel better, ta
close valves each end off rad .. Take off .. Job done 5 mins maxDrain system
Remove radiator
Remove wall mounts
Fit new wall mounts
Hang radiator
Lift floorboards
Cut off pipe
Attach new pipe to fit new radiator location
Fasten together
Fill System
Bleed system
Test
Half a days work at most, not sure what plumbers take in daily rates though. Easy enough to do yourself, especially if you use plastic fittings.
close valves each end off rad .. Take off .. Job done 5 mins max
Amazing how many “ experts “ there are on hereOh wise SMB, I’m very much an amateur in terms of diy sadly. Are there any plumbers out there who could shed any light on how tricky and expensive moving or replacing (want a smaller one) radiators might be?
Want to get a general idea before getting estimates in.
Thanks in advance
I thought he meant lower, not narrower. But that's just because its something I was planning on doing, so it was on my mind - you're probably right though.But he wants a smaller one, the pipes will be in the wrong place then.
if it’s a direct swap, drain the radiator, swap and re fill.
close valves each end off rad .. Take off .. Job done 5 mins max
This. God forbid it ain't a gravity system. He'll have no hot water for a month trying to get the air out of the systemAmazing how many “ experts “ there are on here
so many different types of systems & potential problems
Best to get a pro in & get the job done properly
They usual start off with best intentions then realise they’ve fucked up & have to get a tradesman outThis. God forbid it ain't a gravity system. He'll have no hot water for a month trying to get the air out of the system
You'll need a leccie for that man.... Eeeeeeee lad!!!Oh wise SMB, I’m very much an amateur in terms of diy sadly. Are there any plumbers out there who could shed any light on how tricky and expensive moving or replacing (want a smaller one) radiators might be?
Want to get a general idea before getting estimates in.
Thanks in advance