How to drop a radiator / Remove a radiator for decorating, painting, wallpapering, plastering This tutorial will show you have to drop a radiator without having to drain your central heating system.
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@qualitysets2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for not spending 20 minutes introducing today's sponsor or talking nonsense. Class.
@johnfolger7682 жыл бұрын
Nice One mate ..
@ross2007 Жыл бұрын
Who is the sponsor though? 😅
@JaysGardeningService11 күн бұрын
@@ross2007 British Gas 😂
@TalesOfTheRiverBank6 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for this video. I followed your instructions earlier today in our downstairs toilet and it worked a treat. I had been dreading doing the job, because I thought I'd have to disconect the radiator from the system and remove it from the wall completely. I would never ever have thought of doing what you showed us. Again, many, many thanks.👍
@SacredBodyEssence4 ай бұрын
Shocking that plumbers in tbe U.K want to charge £80.00 - £150.00 to do something so simple! Thank you ❤
@bikeman1234 күн бұрын
Every trade wants top money for doing bugger all in rip off Britain.
@alsatch_2 жыл бұрын
The best and easiest guide I’ve found. Thanks 👍👍
@bcrt5302 жыл бұрын
Ahh, this is a LIFE SAVER! I’ve watched so many videos telling me to remove the entire thing. This seems super easy and I’m about to do it now. Thank you so much for this video 🙌🏽👏🏽
@sandy248310 ай бұрын
Did you manage to to this radiator hack OK? I'm.just about to do it myself?
@zippymk133 жыл бұрын
Tried this today when we needed to remove the old wall paper and it worked a treat, many thanks for this.
@darrenthebuilder3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@louisew8572 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you, I have seen my husband do this but never watched enough! I had managed to lift the rad but didn't loosen of the nuts so couldn't lay it down, now my skirting board replacement will be easy! Thank you.
@stephenparker473511 ай бұрын
Exactly what an instructional video should be. Clear, concise and informative. Thank you.
@juliangoddard7084 Жыл бұрын
I just used this method, following your instructions to the letter. It worked perfectly. Thank you very much.
@noregrets-endoflifeplannin46692 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this was just what I needed, after dropping my phone behind the radiator, and having many failed attempts to get it back out!
@markdoherty42739 ай бұрын
Such a great video. Clear with no nonsense. I’ve gone back to it about three or four times with various projects.
@thozz2 жыл бұрын
That has just revolutionised decorating in our house..... fantastic 👍👍👍
@kenbrinsley9098 Жыл бұрын
A straightforward tutorial, easy to understand. Excellent video. Many thanks.
@jasonbpetit2 жыл бұрын
That's what I like, a tutorial that's to the point with no faffing...perfect. Good Job :)
@MichaelTaylor-ei7es11 ай бұрын
This is excellent! All the videos I’ve seen take the whole radiator off the wall. Thank you!
@MarcusT863 жыл бұрын
Smart idea mate. Better than removing the whole thing which I’ve seen on other tutorials.
@MHasan992 жыл бұрын
Explained very well. The best and easiest guide I’ve found. Very helpful. 👌👍👍👍
@harpalkaur4512Ай бұрын
This is so easy to understand, thanks for sharing. You are a legend.
@yasminkhanom4808 Жыл бұрын
Just used this video today, as my remote control got stuck behind the radiator. Thank you so much!
@sharri5412 Жыл бұрын
The easiest demonstration i have seen. As a woman making a first attempt the is so good. I am scared cause i cant yo manual labour but i need to paint my new house
@invisiblefrank10 ай бұрын
Legend. Now I can repair the loose brackets behind my radiator! Thanks !
@cappa19782 жыл бұрын
Respect bro! So much easier than taking it off completely 🤔
@grahampotter6661 Жыл бұрын
Only done the first part before painting but can already say this method and guide is brilliant. Top top job 👍👌👍
@andyjackson21543 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks. I've heard this described but never seen it actually done.
@ochiworlduk Жыл бұрын
Perfect! Never knew it was straight forward as I need to remove wallpaper
@Smithb833 жыл бұрын
I've always taken the rad off completely, this is a good idea! Less topping up and bleeding after too. Thanks👍🏻
@elizabethvalentino4780 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video for someone like me who has no idea. Really helpful, thanks.
@gh94272 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. This is best very clear demonstration! Finally thanks
@leet66247 ай бұрын
Great video, simple and well presented. Most others tell you to remove it ffs! Lifesaver
@donnacrozier3327 Жыл бұрын
Ace video. You’ve saved me a lot of hassle and got yourself a new subscriber. Thanks
@lordmfitzgerald3rd7542 жыл бұрын
You are literally a genius! I wonder how many houses in the UK has paint from 10,20 years ago because they either… Didn’t know how to do this Or Couldn’t be bothered lol
@lionheart96922 жыл бұрын
😂true
@Helixan Жыл бұрын
Excellent content. Easy to follow and no fuss. Can steam strip the wallpaper behind the radiator now!
@makeitdoitmendit54883 жыл бұрын
Great video. Really clear instructions. You make it look easy!
@Blue-bf8lv Жыл бұрын
this is extremely helpful, we don't know how to refill our boiler pressure so avoiding complete drainage is great
@ennitinho8 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Really easy to follow and a real help. Thank you!
@emmavick9602 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant thanks, simple and to the point. Just what I needed to watch. 🤓
@nearheaven53113 жыл бұрын
Nice little trick.Thanks for sharing it with us!
@kmills132011 ай бұрын
Straight to the point, much appreciated
@eddyp4833 жыл бұрын
Nice one. Took a bit of searching to find a tutorial
@karmelroyal7632 Жыл бұрын
Omg thank you for this quick simple not waffling on video
@andrewleigh14602 ай бұрын
Really clear and helpful. Thank you.
@hazmat5749 Жыл бұрын
A good method, I've not seen this done before, thank you
@endcliffepark1353Ай бұрын
Simple clear helpful.
@roundedbolt Жыл бұрын
Life saver 👍👍 short and to the point. Nice one mate
@others24065 ай бұрын
That was really well explained.. thanks for your help
@4thStump7 ай бұрын
Just by this video alone ive subscribed liked and shared 😊
@RobEntertains2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tip as I was putting up wet wall and this let me drop it and clean behind it and put it right to the floor & also take the brackets off. Thank you once again.
@robfallows71072 жыл бұрын
Thanks this will make decorating my house so much easier
@patriciagray9309 Жыл бұрын
Great advice, thank you so much. Now to put it into action...
@user-hm6jm9oq5l8 ай бұрын
I have brackets on my radiators that allow the radiators to tilt/pivot "when full" to the floor in less than half a minute. Dead easy for decorating or cleaning behind.
@ismaelteixeira33622 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great tip. Will be doing it today.
@marcografvonpartagas2 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant. Thank you!
@tolby532 жыл бұрын
Really helpful video, thanks.
@paulward65063 жыл бұрын
Saved me a job ,thanks matey
@chrishatton8652 жыл бұрын
Great video bro. Just qualified a tiller and didn't show is anything regarding removing radiators.. Great tutorial 👌
@darrenthebuilder2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Chris
@chrishatton8652 жыл бұрын
@@darrenthebuilder so u have a bathroom job nxt week. Would absolutely love a tutorial on how to remove and cap a toilet and wash basin to lay a floor then re attaching.. love your videos bro. Wicked tutorials.. really easy to follow 👌
@justinbest94292 жыл бұрын
Top video! Really well explained! Thanks man!
@SweetMaryGaming Жыл бұрын
Absolute hero!
@shelleyshell11503 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing! I will be leaving that to the pros though lol
@yeltsinsirob31442 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy 👍👍👊
@darrenthebuilder2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@NAFO_Badger_Brigade6 ай бұрын
Use a pair of mole grips go hold the pipe steady while using the spanner!
@fishfingers160 Жыл бұрын
Not advisable for larger heavier rads.
@clivet3846 Жыл бұрын
ALWAYS use two spanners one on each nut to loosen the TRV and lock shield or you may break the joint.
@keex10002 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Think we did it too many times as now the radiator is leaking. Ooops.
@johnw2758 Жыл бұрын
ptf tape round the olive should sort it
@bikeman1234 күн бұрын
Most times the pipes wont have any slack so this wont work. Just use a mini roller.
@darrenthebuilder4 күн бұрын
@@bikeman123 most Uk home shave timber floors and therefore typically have slack. I've never had a timber floor whrere this hasn't worked. This is also helpful when removing wall paper.
@angelsv Жыл бұрын
I have this exact radiator but the issue I have right now is that someone left old wallpaper behind and mould has been growing during last weeks and I just noticed it, really annoying.
@wayneallen9828 Жыл бұрын
Very useful guide!
@21agdmnm6 ай бұрын
Thanks! very useful to know! subbed!
@EmilyRoseFenton Жыл бұрын
Great video 💯 Thank you
@peaceofmind12002 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video . God bless
@michaelgray92342 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate 👍
@mariaamey9727 Жыл бұрын
Do you need to loosen the valve at the end...because the first thing you did was tighten it?? Im judt double checking before i do mine.thanks
@sparkle60932 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you.
@paulajay6879 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic😁👍🏼thank you!
@MrPaulcoster942 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@DeniseChislett-zf4qt5 ай бұрын
Could I do this and wallpaper ? Wanting to take brackets off the wall too
@NeilWickerMusic7 ай бұрын
Is it safe to leave the radiator dropped for a couple of days while I make small repairs and paint the wall? Also, can the central heating remain on while it’s dropped? Thanks for the great video
@darrenthebuilder7 ай бұрын
Yes it’s fine, just tighten it back up while it’s down until you’re ready to bring it back up again.
@ANNAKAZBERUK3 жыл бұрын
I had no idea it's possible. I though it has to be removed completely.
@marciaedwardscrown5 ай бұрын
PTFE tape the screw threads if they leak
@paulperrin21523 жыл бұрын
Great way of decorating, I have seen were there is only one value, so I asume system will need draining with only one value??
@darrenthebuilder3 жыл бұрын
It should have one on each side but if it does only have one then unfortunately you will have to drain the system
@themudhutt13 жыл бұрын
That is a much better method !!
@Bob101787 ай бұрын
I did this but I don't think i loosened one of the nuts enough and it caused a leak further down the pipe. I know this approach works but do take care
@sholas2088 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! btw I have a slightly unrelated question, about skirting boards that have thick badly done paint on them. Is it possible to sand them back down to an even smooth level or is it best to just replace the skirting board entirely?
@steves14602 ай бұрын
Has that house been cleaned since it was built!?
@jjohanesson9139 Жыл бұрын
What do you mean the top up the water pressure? What should the pressure be and how do you do that? Thanks for the video.
@alexdavies7112 Жыл бұрын
There will be switch or lever valve on your Hot Water Boiler to top up the pressure. Open the valve and watch the pressure gauge on the boiler rise until it's within the manufacturers recommended pressure range
@mucksavage211 ай бұрын
Cheers thanks for that
@wongkokpun60572 жыл бұрын
It is useful thanks
@qadriajilania3 жыл бұрын
This video is very helpful.thnx
@ratfink8888811 ай бұрын
Good vid
@chemicalyinbalanced7 ай бұрын
Don't know if anyone will be able to help! But... I am wanting to buy a radiator cover, My radiator is 90cm's from the floor, most covers are 82cm. Is there an easy way to lower the radiator, so I do not have to buy a more niche size radiator cover. Thankyou :)
@km02282 жыл бұрын
Can this method be used for plastic pipes? Currently contending with 10mm plastic pipes and worried it might be too much stress on them.
@baker13529 ай бұрын
You forgot to reopen the valves that you closed at start.
@lionheart96922 жыл бұрын
Thanks pal
@JohnHughes2002 Жыл бұрын
I take it this wouldn't work if the pipes were in a concrete floor?
@traveller88223 жыл бұрын
Can this be done on ALL radiators?
@darrenthebuilder3 жыл бұрын
Yes most radiators as long as you have values on the side like this.
@lusilk7954 Жыл бұрын
thanks
@darrenthebuilder Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@progtom75852 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, say my radiators haven't been moved in a decade and the nut is locked, would you use wd40 on the nut to try loosen the thread? Light banging hasn't worked, cheers
@alexdavies7112 Жыл бұрын
What did you do in the end?
@progtom7585 Жыл бұрын
@@alexdavies7112 Got it budged, used some 3 in 1 brand penetrant (UK). Took a few sprays and some time, plus elbow grease.
@rebeccac60242 жыл бұрын
Does this work with towel radiators in bathrooms?
@darrenthebuilder2 жыл бұрын
Yes In most cases
@youkentbeatme71252 жыл бұрын
Hello what will I do if after i put the radiator back it started leaking? Water? Thanks
@darrenthebuilder2 жыл бұрын
Hi make sure you’ve tightened it properly. If it’s leaking in the joint that you loosened then it might feel a bag joint that was disturbed so you’d need to drain system and either Replace the connection or try some pTFE tape on the threads