How to Remove a Radiator for Decorating

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn the valves off on either side of the radiator.

   The valves are usually located just above the base points that extend from the ground.
   
   Use a clockwise or tightening motion to turn them off.
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   Step 2: Remove the caps from the top of these valves.

   They are plastic or resin and they cover the hot metal valves.
   
   Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the valves even further.
   
   Use the wrench to tighten the nuts at the top of the valve. , If you do, you will need to remove them and replace them with a regular cap to turn them off.
   
   Use the caps that came with your radiator or use caps from a nearby radiator if they will only be used for a short time.
   
   Screw the caps on tight by hand and then with an adjustable wrench., Along with proper precaution, it will prevent damage to your room. ,,, Turn it counterclockwise until it starts to drip water.
   
   Keep turning until the flow is slightly larger. , Unscrew it a little more when the flow stops.
   
   When you have no more water coming out, you can unscrew the cap nuts completely so that the radiator is no longer connected to the base. , Radiators are heavy.
   
   You will also need to tip it to pour remaining water out. , Place the bucket on top of it. ,, Lift up and out to remove the radiator from the brackets. , Let the rest of the water flow out of it. ,, They often drip a little water after the radiator is removed.
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   Step 3: See if you have thermostatic radiator valves that take the temperature of the room and turn on and off automatically.

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   Step 4: Place a towel below the end of the radiator

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   Step 5: where the valve meets the radiator itself.

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   Step 6: Put a wide bowl on top of the towel and below the area where the radiator is attached to the valve.

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   Step 7: Keep a bucket nearby where you can drain the water in the bowl when it fills up.

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   Step 8: Use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the cap nut at the point where the radiator connects to the valve.

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   Step 9: Let the radiator bleed water in to the bowl.

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    Step 10: Ask a friend to help you with this part of the process.

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    Step 11: Set a towel on the ground.

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    Step 12: Make sure the radiator is free of the nuts and base assembly on either side.

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    Step 13: Grab either side of the radiator.

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    Step 14: Tip the end of the radiator that you just used to bleed the radiator toward the bucket.

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    Step 15: Take the radiator to a safe place for storage until you are done decorating.

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    Step 16: Wipe the base valves and cap nuts.

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