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Recessed radiator

Cindy_06424
Cindy_06424 Member Posts: 1
edited May 22 in THE MAIN WALL

Need to find how to remove the grill to clean and paint. Any help is greatly appreciated!

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  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 12,851

    the bottom part is the only part that is a grill, the rest is solid cast iron. What you are looking at is the radiator. some have a little panel to access a steam vent but yours looks like it has hot water trim. i think the bottom grill just snaps in but others will know better than i do.

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 10,501

    The best way to paint that radiator is just to do it in place. The bottom pressed sheetmetal grill can be removed but is more hassle than it is worth. If you are looking at the two flat head screws on either side about half way up… there are plugs that should not be removed because water will pour out of those openings, if you are successful at removing them which is unlikely

    Put a drop cloth on the floor and wire brush any loose paint or rust that may have accumulated. Then a coat of enamel with a brush or spray can.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    Cindy_06424
  • Big Ed_4
    Big Ed_4 Member Posts: 3,212
    edited May 22

    The grill pulls out from the top and lifts off …

    There was an error rendering this rich post.

    GrallertCindy_06424
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,802
    edited May 22

    That's a "Sunrad", made by American-Standard. Here's some info:

    https://www.heatinghelp.com/assets/documents/192.pdf

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