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Central Heating 

Where to Fit Radiators

April 9, 2015July 18, 2018 DIY Guides central heating, radiator

Deciding where to position a new radiator in a room is, of course, completely up to you. There may be

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Constructing a Radiator Cover – Dremel Guide

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides dremel, radiator

Radiators don’t have to be boring. If your boring radiators need a bit of a facelift, why not create a wooden case for it, add a screen and paint it?

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Central Heating Plumbing 

How to Replace a Radiator Valve

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides central heating, radiator

Replacing a radiator valve is a straightforward DIY job which anyone can attempt. The most important thing is to drain the system before you start and make sure you have all the correct tools at hand.

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Central Heating 

How To Bleed a Radiator

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides central heating, radiator

The easiest way to tell if a radiator needs bleeding is by touch. A radiator that feels cold at the top, whilst warm at the bottom has air in it and must be bled.

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Replacing a Radiator

April 8, 2015 DIY Guides heating, plumbing, radiator

This guide will explain how to fit a new radiator if for whatever reason your existing one needs replacing; perhaps it is faulty, rusty or damaged.

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Central Heating Plumbing 

Removing and Replacing Radiators

March 22, 2011July 7, 2014 DIY Guides plumbing, radiator

There are several reasons why you might need to remove or replace a radiator. You might need to drain it of the sludge build-up inside, or perhaps decorate behind it.

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