tiling behind a radiator

[faithhealer]

5 pences? awenaw no anutha tool :lol::lol::lol:

always have a couple in my tool box lol

 

[doug boardley]

always have a couple in my tool box lol

thats more than I have in my bank account:lol:

 

[Dave Ramsden]

May I also add that when you take the wall brackets off to tile you mark the holes drilled in each tile before fitting thus the brackets just screw straight back into the original place and the rad just slots on...

 

[imperato]

thanks alot colour republic for great advice

 

[Gazzer]

5 pences? awenaw no anutha tool :lol::lol::lol:

At least they dont cost much :lol:

 

[DHTiling]

always have a couple in my tool box lol

How much is that in Euros..:lol::lol:

 

[Scott]

I use the 5p trick, works well on Honeywell valves but not all. ALthough i have broken off the small tabs inside the control valve holder before.

The double pipe valve is usually a microbore system so take exta care when undoing it frmt eh rad as the pipes are very soft and easily bent.

I keep some caps in my tool kit for closing them off. I call them decorators caps as this is generally when they get used. Some householders do know what they are and will have them in that 'tat' draw in the kitchen!

Just for further info, a hepworth/polypipe or speedfit 22mm tap connector with a couple of inches of pipe and a cap on the end serve well to screw onto the rad valve once you taken the radiator off. Some are 22mm and some are 15mm. you can also get a female cap to screw on over the outside of the valve threads but will need a rubber washer on the inside of it to make it water tight.

 

[redmist6]

I don't mean to be funny, but, it might be worth sticking minor plumbing works on your insurance just in case. I did..!

 

[Daz]

A tip that I was given is to open the bleed valve so that the extra air helps speed up the draining of the rad and forces all the water out of it.