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[omega3000]

Can my radiator in the house downstairs be taken off without draining the whole system ? I bought a new rad yrs ago and the old one thats on needs replaced . Its got a screw in thing one end and a thermostat turny thing the other . The last time i asked a plumber he took a deep breath and said hmmmm thats a big job 

[tunnie]

Can my radiator in the house downstairs be taken off without draining the whole system ? I bought a new rad yrs ago and the old one thats on needs replaced . Its got a screw in thing one end and a thermostat turny thing the other . The last time i asked a plumber he took a deep breath and said hmmmm thats a big job 

Don't use him then!

Easy peasy, the side with the screw, tighten that and it closes the flow. Set the stat to 0, then loosen each side, you will drain a fair amount of water out (what ever is in the radiator) then fully unbolt and remove.

It should be just clipped to the wall on a couple of supports, just lift the rad up

[omega3000]

Cheers tunnie , i thought that was all that was needed but obviously took the plumbers word for it would be a big job  No inline shut off valves so thought i was stuck with it . Do i need anything for sealant on re assemble 

[tigers_gonads]

I normally wrap a little bit of ptfe tape round the threads when I remove mine  ;

[omega3000]

I normally wrap a little bit of ptfe tape round the threads when I remove mine  ;

  Thanks TG , i have some of that in the hut