Looking for guidance on removing these unconnected objects in DIY as a beginner, any tips?
Asked by Oscar Helset 
4 months ago
Last Updated: May 22, 2024
Do you have any tips on how to get rid of these? They’re not hooked up to anything, but I’m just starting out with DIY projects and could use some advice if you have any.
Make sure to drain the system by turning off the water first, then cut. Open all the valves, starting from the upper floors. It’s always a good idea to have a cup handy, just in case.
Use a sawzall or angle grinder to cut it off at ground level. If you can’t get it close, no worries, just hammer it down. You can attempt to drain it, but there may be water trapped inside.
Hey Tom, do you know where I can find the drainage point? If I just disconnect it, will water spill everywhere? 🙃 These pipes seem to be inactive for a long time, so I doubt they are connected to anything!
Erica, if you look for a hose spigot near the unit, opening it will empty the entire system. To vent it properly, open the upper valves so the water flows through the downstairs spigot. You can use a bucket or a hose to direct it to a drain.
In the boiler room, check for pipes emerging from the floor to find the connections. Cut both ends, if they aren’t already, and blow out the line. By doing this, you should only release the radiation in that specific area. Make sure the ends are disconnected and then cut the pipe. For added caution, drill a pinhole to test, or use a tapping screw with a rubber washer.
Just so you know, the water might come out looking black. ‘t be alarmed, it’s completely normal.
Thank you a million, !
I had my boiler removed a couple of years back. Make sure it’s not connected to any plumbing pipes, boiler, or water supply. My construction team used a Sawzall to cut at floor level. There was a bit of water left in each section, even though it was disconnected and drained. I was relieved to finally get rid of those unsightly things!
Before cutting the line from the boiler, make sure it’s drained. Keep a bucket and towels nearby to avoid making a mess.
You can use a hacksaw, just make sure to expect some water. Even if it’s disconnected, there might still be water in it. Then simply pry it off the wall.
Are you ABSOLUTELY certain they’re not being used? Have you replaced your heating system? If you’re positive, start by checking where the boiler used to be. If it’s lower than the radiators, locate the valve or open a pipe over a plastic container (expect a lot of water) and then move to the highest radiator. Make a hole in one of the pipes to let air in and drain the system. If you prefer not to do it yourself and need to remove several, you may find someone willing to take them for scrap value.
If the water supply hasn’t been turned off yet, make sure to do so. You’ll find a water feed that replenishes water to the system when necessary, and there may also be a small pressure tank filled with water.
If you’re saying it’s not connected to anything, how did you figure that out? If there are no pipes connected anywhere, then you can remove it. One way to check is to adjust the thermostat and see if it warms up.
I remember , the inspector, mentioning that when I bought the house, the furnace had been converted to propane heating with vents and all!