How to drop a radiator / Remove a radiator for decorating, painting, wallpapering, plastering

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.

[@qualitysets]

Great video. Thanks for not spending 20 minutes introducing today's sponsor or talking nonsense. Class.

[@johnfolger768]

Nice One mate ..

[@ross2007]

Who is the sponsor though? 😅

[@JaysGardeningService]

​@@ross2007 British Gas 😂

[@TalesOfTheRiverBank]

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.👍

[@SacredBodyEssence]

Shocking that plumbers in tbe U.K want to charge £80.00 - £150.00 to do something so simple! Thank you ❤

[@bikeman123]

Every trade wants top money for doing bugger all in rip off Britain.

[@alsatch_]

The best and easiest guide I’ve found. Thanks 👍👍

[@bcrt530]

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 🙌🏽👏🏽

[@sandy2483]

Did you manage to to this radiator hack OK? I'm.just about to do it myself?

[@zippymk13]

Tried this today when we needed to remove the old wall paper and it worked a treat, many thanks for this.

[@darrenthebuilder]

Glad it helped

[@louisew857]

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.

[@stephenparker4735]

Exactly what an instructional video should be. Clear, concise and informative. Thank you.

[@juliangoddard7084]

I just used this method, following your instructions to the letter. It worked perfectly. Thank you very much.

[@noregrets-endoflifeplannin4669]

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!

[@markdoherty4273]

Such a great video. Clear with no nonsense. I’ve gone back to it about three or four times with various projects.

[@thozz]

That has just revolutionised decorating in our house..... fantastic 👍👍👍

[@kenbrinsley9098]

A straightforward tutorial, easy to understand. Excellent video. Many thanks.

[@jasonbpetit]

That's what I like, a tutorial that's to the point with no faffing...perfect. Good Job :)

[@MichaelTaylor-ei7es]

This is excellent! All the videos I’ve seen take the whole radiator off the wall. Thank you!

[@MarcusT86]

Smart idea mate. Better than removing the whole thing which I’ve seen on other tutorials.

[@MHasan99]

Explained very well. The best and easiest guide I’ve found. Very helpful. 👌👍👍👍

[@harpalkaur4512]

This is so easy to understand, thanks for sharing. You are a legend.

[@yasminkhanom4808]

Just used this video today, as my remote control got stuck behind the radiator. Thank you so much!

[@sharri5412]

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

[@invisiblefrank]

Legend. Now I can repair the loose brackets behind my radiator! Thanks !

[@cappa1978]

Respect bro! So much easier than taking it off completely 🤔

[@grahampotter6661]

Only done the first part before painting but can already say this method and guide is brilliant. Top top job 👍👌👍

[@andyjackson2154]

Great video. Thanks. I've heard this described but never seen it actually done.

[@ochiworlduk]

Perfect! Never knew it was straight forward as I need to remove wallpaper

[@Smithb83]

I've always taken the rad off completely, this is a good idea! Less topping up and bleeding after too. Thanks👍🏻

[@elizabethvalentino4780]

Excellent video for someone like me who has no idea. Really helpful, thanks.

[@gh9427]

Brilliant. This is best very clear demonstration! Finally thanks

[@leet6624]

Great video, simple and well presented. Most others tell you to remove it ffs! Lifesaver

[@donnacrozier3327]

Ace video. You’ve saved me a lot of hassle and got yourself a new subscriber. Thanks

[@lordmfitzgerald3rd754]

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

[@lionheart9692]

😂true

[@Helixan]

Excellent content. Easy to follow and no fuss. Can steam strip the wallpaper behind the radiator now!

[@makeitdoitmendit5488]

Great video. Really clear instructions. You make it look easy!

[@Blue-bf8lv]

this is extremely helpful, we don't know how to refill our boiler pressure so avoiding complete drainage is great

[@ennitinho]

Excellent video. Really easy to follow and a real help. Thank you!

[@emmavick9602]

Brilliant thanks, simple and to the point. Just what I needed to watch. 🤓

[@nearheaven5311]

Nice little trick.Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@kmills1320]

Straight to the point, much appreciated

[@eddyp483]

Nice one. Took a bit of searching to find a tutorial

[@karmelroyal7632]

Omg thank you for this quick simple not waffling on video

[@andrewleigh1460]

Really clear and helpful. Thank you.

[@hazmat5749]

A good method, I've not seen this done before, thank you

[@endcliffepark1353]

Simple clear helpful.

[@roundedbolt]

Life saver 👍👍 short and to the point. Nice one mate

[@others2406]

That was really well explained.. thanks for your help

[@4thStump]

Just by this video alone ive subscribed liked and shared 😊

[@RobEntertains]

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.

[@robfallows7107]

Thanks this will make decorating my house so much easier

[@patriciagray9309]

Great advice, thank you so much. Now to put it into action...

[@user-hm6jm9oq5l]

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.

[@ismaelteixeira3362]

Thank you, great tip. Will be doing it today.

[@marcografvonpartagas]

This is brilliant. Thank you!

[@tolby53]

Really helpful video, thanks.

[@paulward6506]

Saved me a job ,thanks matey

[@chrishatton865]

Great video bro. Just qualified a tiller and didn't show is anything regarding removing radiators.. Great tutorial 👌

[@darrenthebuilder]

You’re welcome Chris

[@chrishatton865]

@@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 👌

[@justinbest9429]

Top video! Really well explained! Thanks man!

[@SweetMaryGaming]

Absolute hero!

[@shelleyshell1150]

That’s amazing! I will be leaving that to the pros though lol

[@yeltsinsirob3144]

Thank you buddy 👍👍👊

[@darrenthebuilder]

You’re welcome

[@NAFO_Badger_Brigade]

Use a pair of mole grips go hold the pipe steady while using the spanner!

[@fishfingers160]

Not advisable for larger heavier rads.

[@clivet3846]

ALWAYS use two spanners one on each nut to loosen the TRV and lock shield or you may break the joint.

[@keex1000]

Great tutorial. Think we did it too many times as now the radiator is leaking. Ooops.

[@johnw2758]

ptf tape round the olive should sort it

[@bikeman123]

Most times the pipes wont have any slack so this wont work. Just use a mini roller.

[@darrenthebuilder]

@@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]

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]

Very useful guide!

[@21agdmnm]

Thanks! very useful to know! subbed!

[@EmilyRoseFenton]

Great video 💯 Thank you

[@peaceofmind1200]

Thank you for your video . God bless

[@michaelgray9234]

Nice one mate 👍

[@mariaamey9727]

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

[@sparkle6093]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@paulajay6879]

Fantastic😁👍🏼thank you!

[@MrPaulcoster94]

Thank you 🙏

[@DeniseChislett-zf4qt]

Could I do this and wallpaper ? Wanting to take brackets off the wall too

[@NeilWickerMusic]

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

[@darrenthebuilder]

Yes it’s fine, just tighten it back up while it’s down until you’re ready to bring it back up again.

[@ANNAKAZBERUK]

I had no idea it's possible. I though it has to be removed completely.

[@marciaedwardscrown]

PTFE tape the screw threads if they leak

[@paulperrin2152]

Great way of decorating, I have seen were there is only one value, so I asume system will need draining with only one value??

[@darrenthebuilder]

It should have one on each side but if it does only have one then unfortunately you will have to drain the system

[@themudhutt1]

That is a much better method !!

[@Bob10178]

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]

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?

[@steves1460]

Has that house been cleaned since it was built!?

[@jjohanesson9139]

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]

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

[@mucksavage2]

Cheers thanks for that

[@wongkokpun6057]

It is useful thanks

[@qadriajilania]

This video is very helpful.thnx

[@ratfink88888]

Good vid

[@chemicalyinbalanced]

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 :)

[@km0228]

Can this method be used for plastic pipes? Currently contending with 10mm plastic pipes and worried it might be too much stress on them.

[@baker1352]

You forgot to reopen the valves that you closed at start.

[@lionheart9692]

Thanks pal

[@JohnHughes2002]

I take it this wouldn't work if the pipes were in a concrete floor?

[@traveller8822]

Can this be done on ALL radiators?

[@darrenthebuilder]

Yes most radiators as long as you have values on the side like this.

[@lusilk7954]

thanks

[@darrenthebuilder]

You're welcome!

[@progtom7585]

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]

What did you do in the end?

[@progtom7585]

@@alexdavies7112 Got it budged, used some 3 in 1 brand penetrant (UK). Took a few sprays and some time, plus elbow grease.

[@rebeccac6024]

Does this work with towel radiators in bathrooms?

[@darrenthebuilder]

Yes In most cases

[@youkentbeatme7125]

Hello what will I do if after i put the radiator back it started leaking? Water? Thanks

[@darrenthebuilder]

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

[@bobcoggin4618]

Brill 👍🏻