How to Remove Home Heating Radiators
A radiator heats a house by way of hot water or steam passing through its body and radiating heat out through the fins. The water is heated in a central boiler, then the heated water or steam is circulated through a system of pipes to individual radiators throughout the house. A radiator is connected to this system by means of standard plumbing connections. This makes it easy to remove home heating radiators for replacement or repair. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
-
-
1
Shut off the power to the main boiler. Turn the switch on the boiler to the "off" position, or turn off the circuit at the main electrical panel that controls the power to the boiler.
-
2
Allow at least one hour for the water or steam inside the radiators to cool off.
-
-
3
Turn off the heat supply for the radiator you want to remove. Close the manual valve by hand; it usually is the valve with a plastic knob. Turn the valve at the other end of the radiator, the lockshield valve, clockwise with a wrench.
-
4
Insert the radiator key into the opening and open the bleed screw. Open the screw with a wrench if you don't have a key.
-
5
Place the bowl underneath the drain on the lockshield valve end of the radiator. Open the drain screw with the wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Allow the water to drain into the bowl. Close the drain when the bowl is full, then empty the bowl. Continue draining the water in this manner until no more runs out of the radiator.
-
6
Grip the lockshield valve with a pair of pliers. Turn the coupling connecting the valve to the radiator counterclockwise with the wrench. Continue turning until the radiator springs free from the coupling. Repeat this process on the other end of the radiator with the manual valve.
-
7
Lift the radiator off the mounting brackets on the wall.
-
8
Cap the radiator valves with valve caps to prevent them from leaking.
-
1
References
- Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
