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radiator removal with thermostatic valves

Postby yrrab » Tue May 24, 2011 8:10 pm

I want to remove a radiator but I'm not sure how to close the thermostatic valve off. I've had a look inside but can't find anything to turn to shut it off. Do I just leave it on the frost setting and unscrew the valve from the radiator? I would have thought if I did this I would still get some water coming through. Any advice please?
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Postby stokedan1 » Thu May 26, 2011 9:22 pm

cap it
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Postby yrrab » Sat May 28, 2011 12:40 pm

Thanks stokedan 1. I took the radiator off. I was concerned that water might gush out of the thermostatic valve but it was ok and I have now put a cap on the valve.
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Postby stokedan1 » Sat May 28, 2011 7:48 pm

TRV frost protection opens the valve at about 6 degrees i think so your ok taking the radiator off but like you have done you should always cap
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