Leaking Radiator

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Hi All, Just noticed I have a leaking radiator in the bathroom, I cannot actually see where it is leaking from but it is not where you bleed it nor is it at either end where the rad is connected to the pipes. So I am assuming it has been caused by rust / old age (at least 24 years old). Would I be able to change that myself?, I guess that you can turn of the water at each connection to the rad?, remove the rad put in new one and reconnect, is it that simple?, I'm not a plumber obviously but don't want to get robbed getting one either, just to change a radiator.
Thanks in advance.

seamus

I'd get a plumber to sort it out tbh. You never know what might crumble or shear off while you're doing the work and you won't have the tools or parts to fix. For all the cost of a plumber, water damage will cost a hell of a lot more.

TPM

you could possibly change it yourself but

if your rad is 24 years old it will be imperial and the new replacement one will be metric so will not be exactly the same size so you may need some extensions or pipework alteration

you will either need to screw the rad valve fittings out of your old rad, being 24 years old and badly corroded it is very unlikely they will come out without being damaged. but new ones generally wont match up to your existing valves so you may need to change the valves involving draining the system.

remember if you have a go at it and then need to call a plumber you will get charged alot more.

get prices from 3-4 plumbers then make your decision