how can i remove my radiator pipe and how do i cap it off so i can use it again at a later date?

Question

plumbing

Answer 1

Drain the heating system, cut the pipe and put a compression cap on the end. When you come to use it again just undo the cap an reuse the nut and olive on with another compression fitting.

Answer 2

This is a summertime (non heating season) job. Put a string around the pipe to get its circumference so you can ask for the right sized cap (probably 2"). Go to the store and get the parts - the cap and some teflon thread to make it leakproof and enough info to feel comfortable about what you are doing. You need two large wrenches. Hold the bottom (side coming out of floor) of the fitting on the pipe ("a union"). Turn the top of the fitting CCW to remove the radiator. This could be the tricky part if it is old and rusted on. Move the radiator out of the way. Grab the pipe coming out of the floor with one wrench and the remaining piece of the fitting with the other. Turn it CCW to get it off. Put the tape onto the threads of thepipe stub. Then carefully start the cap onto the top over the threads and get it started hand tight by turning CW. Then use the top wrench to get it as tight as you can while holding the pipe with the bottom wrench. You are done.

Answer 3

Okay, here is what I found.

If you are decorating, you may want to remove the radiator to decorate behind it. A system left idle for some time can suffer from a build up of sludge at the bottom of the radiator. For any of these reasons the job can be done without draining the whole system.
Make sure you have some rags or dustsheets beneath the radiator before you begin. The control valve can be closed off by hand. Next close the lockshield valve with a small spanner (or pliers). It is worth noting the number of turns required closing it, as this same number can be applied when opening it again. As the water from the radiator needs to run out, place a bowl under the control valve before disconnecting the union nut. It is best to have a second container ready in case there is too much water for the bowl in place to cope with. The air vent at the top should be opened to increase the water flow. Once it stops running out, undo the union nut on the lockshield valve. There may be more water flowing out at this stage, so be prepared. Use some pieces of old rag or twisted pieces of paper to block the open ends before lifting the radiator off the brackets. Keep the radiator upright and carry it outside.

If you are decorating, you can complete the task, being careful not to interfere with the valves.

If you are going to replace the same radiator, flush out any sludge and clean it outside before bringing it back into the room for re-fixing. It is worth checking the wall brackets are still secure on the wall before replacing. Place the radiator back on the wall brackets and reconnect the union nuts. When you open the valves, the water will start to fill the radiator with water again. Make sure the air vent is open to allow the air to escape. Check the area underneath for any leaks and reset the lockshield valve into position.

I hope this helps you out.

Answer 4

You need to bleed your system, so you don't cover the house in water.

Go to B&Q or another diy store and buy a radiator pipe cap, simple as that, cut pipe to desired length, and cap off using plumbers putty and cap.

I did this with one when I pulled out a back window and put patio doors in, but left some of the pipe above the floorboards with the cap on, so that when we eventually put the conservatory on, we had a point of start for a radiator in there.

Answer 5

I have a feeling that you are not sufficiently experienced to do this type of job. Bring in a plumber, the reason that I say this is that an experienced plumber has a special cutting device which cuts the pipe perfectly, he then "Jumps" on a special push-fit blanking cap WITHOUT having to let down the entire system's water. The heating has to be off of course.

Answer 6

If you can be a little more specific I will advise you.
Do you need to remove the radiator and then cut back the pipes below floor level ?

Answer 7

Switch off Heating. Purchase a freezer kit and push on blanks of the same size as pipes you are blanking off, also a pipe cutter. Freeze the pipes as per instructions on the freezer kit, cut pipes with cutter and push on the blanks while the pipe(s) are frozen.

Answer 8

You need to drain down the system and then remove the radiator and cap it off, use compression nuts as you may need to bleed them after, if you use solder fittings you can get airlocks.

Answer 9

Glenn M has the answer.

There is a bit of hiden knowledge though. Do you know how to drain your system ?

are you in the UK ?
I assume the answer above is American,

Answer 10

get a plumber in should take around half hour and be quite reasonable if they a good plumber will save you time and money and hopefully a big mess