Removing twin valve radiator temporarily

[TerryFalafel]

Hi ALL,


I need to remove two twin valve radiators temporarily so I can decorate. There's limited info about this type of rad online, except to say they're rare and a bit old fashioned.


In my case, the ones I have also have an extra pipe running up from the twin valve fitting which I have not seen before. Does anyone recognise this?


Can I easily remove these rads temporarily? Or is it more complicated/ risky than doing the same for a standard radiator?


The house was only built in '97 so the radiators aren't that old. In terms of rarity, well I'm in Amsterdam so I don't know what's normal and what isn't here to be honest.


It'd be fantastic if anyone could advise on the best way to get these temporarily disconnected!


Cheers


TF

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Not the easiest but down to you

On the (twin valve) right hand side there's a cap undo this and you should see an Allen slot
Turn this with the right sized Allen key all the way in (clockwise)

Now to the top valve do you know if this is a trv or a lockshield valve, if it's a lock shield valve top (white cover) should lift off may need a wiggle, or you can post another pic up

If it is just a lock shield valve just turn it (clock wise) with the white cover back on until it stops

Then open your drain off valve on the bottom left into a container should stop within about 1 min

Then open the air bleed screw (top left) wait till water stops, once the water has stopped shut these both

Then the fun begins

You need to undo the right two chrome nuts on the rad these will be tight

Also best advice have some towels underneath this part on the floor incase of drips and a bucket so you can empty what's left inside the rad once off

its upto you if you feel comfortable or better off get a heating engy/ plumber to remove and once your happy with your painting get him to refit

 

[TerryFalafel]

Not the easiest but down to you

On the (twin valve) right hand side there's a cap undo this and you should see an Allen slot
Turn this with the right sized Allen key all the way in (clockwise)

Now to the top valve do you know if this is a trv or a lockshield valve, if it's a lock shield valve top (white cover) should lift off may need a wiggle, or you can post another pic up

If it is just a lock shield valve just turn it (clock wise) with the white cover back on until it stops

Then open your drain off valve on the bottom left into a container should stop within about 1 min

Then open the air bleed screw (top left) wait till water stops, once the water has stopped shut these both

Then the fun begins

You need to undo the right two chrome nuts on the rad these will be tight

Also best advice have some towels underneath this part on the floor incase of drips and a bucket so you can empty what's left inside the rad once off

its upto you if you feel comfortable or better off get a heating engy/ plumber to remove and once your happy with your painting get him to refit

Great answer, thanks Shaun. Yeah, I'm happy to give most things a go but this sounds trickier than most.

I'll have another look in the morning and let you know if I go for it.

Cheers fella

 

[thereisawizza]

Guys, is this a one-pipe?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Guys, is this a one-pipe?

No pass through tube on the valve one