We are about to have a multi fuel stove installed in our sitting room and would like to remove the radiator that is currently in the room.

Is it a case of simply closing off the valves, removing the radiator and capping the two pipes (which is something I think I can handle) or is it a much more complicated process which needs a plumber?

We live in a Victorian semi and recently had an old conventional boiler replaced with a Worcester Combi boiler if that's of any consequence.

Many thanks

T, September 2009

yip, you shouldn't need to use ptfe tape but it won't do any harm. you wrap it around the olive on the pipe not the thread.

Ian, September 2009

Thanks Ian - am I right in thinking that if we want to leave the pipe's in situ to possibly replace the radiator at a later date I simply need to cap the existing fittings with a compression stop end?

Might be a silly question but do you need to use PTFE tape with a compression stop end?

T, September 2009

pretty straight forward as you said. get a couple of basins below the pipes, close the valves off, open the bleed point to remove the pressure from the water in the rad, then undo the valve couplings, best to do it one at a time. there rad will still be full of water so take time to drain it fully. get some old sheets around the radiator and on your path to outside as there may be some dirty water or sludge in the bottom of the radiator which will dribble out when you lift it off. remember to cap the pipes.

Ian, September 2009