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RazMan - 25/11/07 at 04:42 PM

I've got a tiny 450mm x 400mm radiator which has rusted badly and by the looks of it could blow at any moment

When I find a replacement is there a way I can fit it without draining the system down? I've heard about using pipe freezing sprays - do these work or am I going to need my wet suit?


Peteff - 25/11/07 at 05:00 PM

You can turn both valves off and just undo the couplings, you'll only lose the water in the radiator. It will be a bit messy, just put lots of rags down. Fit your new radiator and open the bleed valve to fill it with water.

[Edited on 25/11/07 by Peteff]


omega 24 v6 - 25/11/07 at 05:03 PM

Don't you have any valves on said radiator??

DOH must update more often

[Edited on 25/11/07 by omega 24 v6]


RazMan - 25/11/07 at 05:05 PM

Silly me I am not thinking straight today. Thanks chaps