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Draining heating system

sunnyday1234 · 2019-04-10 12:36:44

Hi All I have an open vented oil fired central heating system and i need to drain it to put in some leak sealer I dont think i have any drain valve on a downstairs radiator, can i drain the water out via the boiler or whats the best way to do it ? Thanks for any help

10-04-2019 12:36pm

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sunnyday1234

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Hi All
I have an open vented oil fired central heating system and i need to drain it to put in some leak sealer
I dont think i have any drain valve on a downstairs radiator, can i drain the water out via the boiler or whats the best way to do it ?
Thanks for any help

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#2 10-04-2019 6:06pm

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Don't drain your system, go to the plumbing store and get some leak sealer that you can inject directly into a radiator (Fernox F4 express and the like)

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