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Old 14-07-2008   #6
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Default Re: Tiling around a radiator

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Originally Posted by bigneil View Post
close valve at each end, then loosen the nuts slightly, (slight seepage may occurr) lift off brackets, and fold over forward. dont forget to find something approprate to rest it on, a couple of boxes of tiles maybe. then tighten up the nuts again with radiator still attached but leaning forward.
i usually take the brackets off too and refit them on the surface of the tile. Once you have got it all back together keep an eye on it for a day or two in case it is leaking.
And if you don't feel 100% confident call a plumber
good luck
Hi to add to this when you drain from loosened nuts open the air valve to let water flow faster otherwise you may think its empty when actually you may have an air lock.
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