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Removing a Radiator

Timco
Timco Member Posts: 3,040
in THE MAIN WALL
Two-pipe system = cap stubs through floor after droping pressure. One pipe loop = needs pipe to replace rad to keep loop intact.

Tim
Just a guy running some pipes.

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  • Jerry_18
    Jerry_18 Member Posts: 1
    Removing a Radiator

    I am remodeling a bathroom and want to replace a hot water radiator with a kick-space heater. Can I just cap off each end of the supply line? Or do I have to replace the radiator with a pipe to keep the "circuit" intact?
  • John Ketterman
    John Ketterman Member Posts: 187


    To state the obvious, it depends on how it is piped...inline with other radiators, or in its own branch. We can't see this from here.

    Are you sure you are qualified to do this?
  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928


    Watch out! Depending on the system, how it's piped and how it's controlled the water temp available may not be high enough and the significantly greater flow restriction of a kickspace may greatly limit flow (thus heat) even if the water temperature is adequate.
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