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Ive just knocked two bedrooms into one , the small bedroom had a small radiator that I now want to completely remove and blank off , ive got a combi system and the rooms empty now so I can lift the floorboards easily , whats the best procedure to do this

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You'll need to isolate the boiler and drain the system down, you can then cut the pipe under the floor and fit a couple of compression cap ends.

Best to cap it close to where it tees off the main run.

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Maybe first work out the heat requirements for the new room area,to see if the one rad left will be sufficient, as if not you could up grade it at the same time as cutting back second rad pipe work,rads are no that expensive ,so worth doing if needed

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Ive got a bigger double radiator to compensate the now larger room
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thescruff wrote:
You'll need to isolate the boiler and drain the system down, you can then cut the pipe under the floor and fit a couple of compression cap ends.

Best to cap it close to where it tees off the main run.


Will I have to drain the full system down just for one radiator
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MILLY.00 wrote:
thescruff wrote:
You'll need to isolate the boiler and drain the system down, you can then cut the pipe under the floor and fit a couple of compression cap ends.

Best to cap it close to where it tees off the main run.


Will I have to drain the full system down just for one radiator


im affraid so, unless you want a indoor swimming pool
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MILLY.00 wrote:
thescruff wrote:
You'll need to isolate the boiler and drain the system down, you can then cut the pipe under the floor and fit a couple of compression cap ends.

Best to cap it close to where it tees off the main run.


Will I have to drain the full system down just for one radiator


I am going to have to agree. It can be done if your a competent plumber or heating engineer. :thumbleft:

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With big wellies and a wet vac :mrgreen:

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freezing kit, not worth the time or money in this case.

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With big wellies and a wet vac :mrgreen:

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freezing kit, not worth the time or money in this case.


Yep. No wellies, No wet vac, No freeze kit, No problem :huray:

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With big wellies and a wet vac :mrgreen:

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freezing kit, not worth the time or money in this case.


Yep. No wellies, No wet vac, No freeze kit, No problem :huray:


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Do you prefer a hot or cold shower. :lol:

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I pray to Jesus to hold back the waters. Have faith (and lots of towels) :thumbright: :thumbleft:

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