2007-11-03 23:48:22 · 7 answers · asked by CLAIRE R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
When you follow the instructions you have been given, remember this, if your valves are thermostatic, they may well open when it is cold (especially if carpets and curtains are moved, it is much colder), then you will have a flood, so, makle sure the trv's are to off and not just frost protected.
2007-11-04 08:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way is to fold the paper so it falls behind about 3 inches.
BUT
If you really want it off....
Close the two valves at either end of the radiator.
Put washing up bowls under the the valves, and unscrew the joints connecting the valves to the radiator.
DO NOT do this when hot, OR let the water go on your carpet, it will stain with black sludge!
Crack the joints away from the radiator and lift up and tilt one end so the water runs into a bowl.
When you are ready to put it back on, just reverse the above, but wrap the threads with plumbers tape before tightening.
Open the bleed valve at the top of the radiator, turn both the valves at the bottom back on, and close the top bleed valve when water starts to come out.
I hope this helps.
2007-11-04 00:02:09 · answer #2 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should isolate the radiator first by turning off the taps at the input and output. Then drain off the water. Now release the clamping nuts holding the radiator to the pipe system. The radiator should now be free and with careful manoeuvring should be lifted vertically until clear of the hooks fitted to the wall. Actually rather than wallpaper you may consider heat reflecting foil which is made for this purpose
2007-11-04 00:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by Paddy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can probably get away with turning off the valves at both ends of the rad loosening the big nuts a bit lift it off the wall brackets and swing it down a little then re tighten the nuts. Use something to support its weight eg a chair so as not to put strain on the pipes.
It will leak a little so use some floor cloths. You will need to bleed the system afterwards so make sure you have the bleeding tool!
2007-11-04 00:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More trouble than it's worth. Decorate around it like the other guy said.
2007-11-04 01:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by Shirley M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drain it totally first - disconnect pipework (be careful - there will be water in there guaranteed!) lift off wall brackets. Reverse process to put back up - will probably need some white plumbers tape when you reconnect the pipework.
2007-11-03 23:53:36 · answer #6 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't if I were you, I'd try to decorate around it.
2007-11-04 00:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by as 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋