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can i replace the radiator fitting without draining the whole system?

i have a leak from my micro bore pipe into my rad where the pipe was hit by furniture.
can i isolate the rad and change the olive without draining the whole system?
i have an old fashioned open system with the two tanks in the loft....
thanks
Ed

ed
October 2006
Heating, Home Heating SystemsReplace Radiator System
I would suggest hiring a 'freezing kit', and freeze that section of pipe, obviously isolating that particular radiator and draining it.

RSD
October 2006

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