how do i cap a pipe after removing radiator from room?

Amy_2

Thanks for all the input. We were successful removing the valve and "bulb" part by unscrewing it(not easily, but it did eventually loosen)from the pipe coming up through the floor and got a metal cap to fit the threading on the pipe end and wrapped that with some silver insulating tape stuff(?) It was basicly a simple idea I guess; probably a no-brainer for you guys; we just weren't sure it was something WE should try on our own. As for the heat in the room now: we placed an electric fireplace over the protruding pipe(which is now short enough to fit underneath the base of the fplace) which has a heat/blower option as well as a much nicer look for this formal room(which was the reason for this project). There is another radiator on the other side of the room nearer to the thermostat for the house. The amount we're spending on gas bills right now to heat the house are astronomical so I'm also hoping maybe some electric heat might save us a penny or two. Again, thanks for the help - it worked out great.

Amy_2

cap a pipe

What do I do next? We removed a radiator from a room and want to remove the valve sticking up in the floor and cap the pipe so it is not so high in the room. what do we use?

bob young

tough situation

might be more trouble than it's worth. you will need a plumber to remove pipe & plug below floor. will most probably not unscrew & will have to be cut out. not hard but tricky job except for experienced pro. cap line & hide with drapes !!

Amy_2

thanks - we are not worried about a few inches sticking up out of the floor - it will be hidden close to the wall behind furniture. We removed the radiator and now want to remove the "top part" with the valve that you turn and just below that looks like a bulb. It seems to be screwed into a pipe coming up out of the floor. That pipe will be low enough for us to work around once we remove that "top part". We just don't know how to seal it off, or "cap" it with what? Thanks for your help

bob young

cap branch

remove valve & install iron pipe size cap- of correct size. shut system first, of course.

Amy_2

Thank you very much - we are new home owners of an old house and don't know if some of our ideas are even possible! Have a nice weekend

[Deleted User]

actually,

steam or hot water? those 'ends' may need to be connected in order to keep the circuit complete if it's tied to other radiators

bob young

NEVER HEARD OF ONE PIPE HOT WATER

Steamhead (in transit)

With the radiator out

how do you plan to heat the room?

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[Deleted User]

one pipe hot water?

nor i, but the absence of his making a statement about the other pipe doesn't mean it isn't there

Steamhead (in transit)

Actually

one-pipe hot-water is another name for a Monoflo system. a single main is used, though you do need two pipes to each radiator.

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laurence salvatore_2

capping

If there is furniture going there anyway why not leave the radiator and be a little warm while using the furniture this winter. At least put the radiator in the basement so you can put it back next fall when you remember how cold you were this winter.

gasfolk

Two Wrenches...

You probably know this, Amy, but you must use two wrenches to remove the valve.

gf

bob young

no wrenches----- slice valve off

Daniel_3

I never had a problem with one 2 footer and some bracing for myself. Works everytime.

Gary Segal

I do not think you will save money with electric heat ...

you will actually spend a lot more.

Check out this link:

http://www.energykinetics.com/heatingfuelcomparisons.html

Your best chance of saving fuel is to make your existing system more efficient and invest in better insulation/windows, etc (if you have not already done so).

bob young

valve replacement

ignorance is bliss. wrench method is not practical. chop or slice to remove. 1/2 hr. per valve.