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Posted by Wally on November 5, 2007, 12:43 pm
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> > My home has forced hot water through baseboard heating units in each
> > room. The heating units (radiators) have a steel/metal front cover
> > that can be lifted up/out and removed to either vacuum the fins or
> > bleed the unit.
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> > Looks like the previous owner's, when they had a ceramic tile floor
> > put in, the installers tiled around the bottom of the metal cover
> > making it impossible to lift up and remove the cover. Mainly because
> > the tiles and backing added probably 3/8" to the floor height. I need
> > to bleed these radiators now because we had a new heating system
> > installed.
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> > I need a means to cut away the bottoms of these radiator covers where
> > they meet the top of the ceramic tile. I don't have to remove too
> > much because the bottoms to be cut are not one continuous amount -
> > instead they are about 2 1/2" wide "feet" on either side of the cover.
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> > I was thinking of just using a hacksaw blade but am looking for some
> > easier way. I don't mind buying some electric tool to do the job
> > because I could always use the tool on other home jobs. Any thoughts
> > on what I can use to get the job done, whether it a hand tool or an
> > electric tool? I was looking at the MultiMaster tool but I don't
> > think the saw blades could handle the metal thickness to cut.
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> > Thanks,
> > Walter
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> I wonder if taking it to a metal shop might be cheaper than buying a tool.
> Of course, it could also be a good excuse to buy a new tool, and bury it in
> the "health care" part of the budget to make the Mrs happy.- Hide quoted text -
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I can't take it to a metal shop!!! I can't even remove the panel as
the tiles prevent any upward/outward movement.
Walter
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