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Can I Replace a Cast Iron Radiator in Heating Season by Simply Turning Off Valve?

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  • #1 9149241
    Jannek
    Level 2  
    Hello,
    I'm starting renovations in my apartment and I would like to change the radiator. Can I do this during the heating season? Would it be enough to turn off the valve and remove the radiator?
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  • #2 9149406
    karel21
    Level 28  
    If you have a permanent one, it's no problem, but if you have a collective one in a block, it's a big problem.
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  • #3 9150661
    piracik
    VIP Meritorious for electroda.pl
    Write more, what valve you have, where and how many.
    To remove the radiator, you need to turn off the supply and return.
  • #4 9151242
    wawrzeczko_t
    Heating systems specialist
    You cannot replace the radiator in your apartment (i.e. block of flats) yourself. You must obtain the consent of the manager.
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  • #5 9151311
    Zdunek 25
    Level 16  
    There is such a device called the ice cap freezes the power supply and return and it's ready. You need to come to an agreement with the machers in the housing cooperative or in the hospital and after hours it's done in 30 minutes
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  • #6 9161033
    laik 44
    Level 2  
    Freezing is only possible when there is no flow of heating medium through the radiator.
  • #7 9161339
    Zbigniew Rusek
    Level 38  
    This would be possible during the heating season if there was a valve in front of the radiator not only on the supply branch, but also on the return branch. You can then cut off the water supply to the radiator. The new radiator should have a vent (then it can be installed and vented easily). Speaking of the administration's consent, I changed the radiator in my bathroom (over 10 years ago) (outside the heating season) and the administration may not even know that I have a different one. I also immediately installed a valve on the return branch (it hadn't been there since new), so that I could later (e.g. repair tiles or paint) remove the radiator regardless of the season. I changed the same thing in the kitchen. It is better not to try this freezing unless a specialized company takes care of it.
  • #8 9457577
    instalacje-zabrze
    Level 10  
    replacing the radiator is possible in three cases: if there is no water in the system, return valves are installed or by freezing, best regards

Topic summary

Replacing a cast iron radiator during the heating season is complex and generally requires careful consideration. If the radiator is part of a collective system in a block of flats, it is advisable to seek permission from the building manager. To safely remove the radiator, both the supply and return valves must be turned off. In some cases, a freezing device can be used to halt the flow of heating medium, allowing for replacement without draining the system. However, this method should ideally be performed by professionals. It is also recommended to install a return valve for future maintenance ease.
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