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Oh Wilky do you ever see a happy moment. Last thread was complaining about solicitors. Last thread before that was a complaint about the weather. I think you need some happy juice

[Richie]

employ Yoda, he great at getting things that are stuck fast out... take that X-Wing for example.

dont drain it all drain a few ltrs then take it of and flip it over leaving the pipe ends at the top and then no more water will come out

[northwind]

Bump it along to one end with a stick, then either pull it out the end (if possible) or stick your hand in and shove it up to the top? Works a charm on ours, I used to be elite at dropping stuff down the back of radiators...

[timwilky]

Andy, The mounting brackets were in the way to prevent anything being pushed along the top of the skirting board.

So closed off both valves, a big drip tray underneath, and cracked the nut enough to let the water leak out without soaking the wall/carpet.

11:30. My lad comes home and we are then able to lift the thing off the brackets. (Too heavy for a wimp like me to do by myself. 6'*2'6 double). out drops phone and a plate. don't ask. 10 seconds later, back on, nuts tightened, valves open and heating system topped up.