Cap for a removed radiator?
During a renovation we had a radiator removed from a room where it wasn’t needed, though the pipes and everything else remained. I just noticed that where the radiator connected the pipes are still open. Will I need to cap these for the system to function? WIll the absence of the radiator screw up the…
During a renovation we had a radiator removed from a room where it wasn’t needed, though the pipes and everything else remained. I just noticed that where the radiator connected the pipes are still open. Will I need to cap these for the system to function? WIll the absence of the radiator screw up the rest of the system – i.e. do I need to close the connection between the 2 ends? Thanks for your help!
AstralOil says “two pipes”. This means hot water heat (not steam). Am I wrong?
removing a steam radiator will screw up the balance of the system. There is a good chance that you will have to adjust the vent sizes on the remaining radiators.
Once the heating season is in full force if you notice it warmer or colder in other rooms from last year, play with the air vents till you get it to feel balanced.
make that resistance. The radiator doesn’t reside there anymore.
Put caps on both. You don’t have to connect the two. It is unlikely there are any valves on these open lines. Most valves are at the radiator and if you don’t see them now they went away with the radiator. Although one of the pipes is considered the “return” it will definitely push steam out with no residence.
No, heat’s not on yet, in checking the system before cranking it up for the winter I noticed this… How about the effect around the system of the gap where the radiator used to be: any adjustments you’d suggest?
Assuming your heat’s not on? Else you’d have your answer by now!
Most probably there’s a valve somewhere that’s shut off. If not, yes you’ll need to cap both ends.