Removing a radiator, the cables and then plastering over the holes

Question

There’s a electric radiator in our downstairs toilet that we’ve never used and we want to remove. Can we remove this ourselves, put the wires behind the wall and just plaster over the holes In the wall?

Simon · Accepted Answer

Putting live cables behind walls that are not in use is not good practice, in the event of a fault it would make it difficult to pinpoint. I would advise having an electrician remove this for you and isolate the cables from the supply but it would be ok to leave dead cables behind the wall.

Christopher · Answer

No, it needs to be accessible. If it is still live at that point you can put a blank plate on it or I'm guessing outside the room there is a fused spur. The cable. Can be removed. From the  load side of the spur   in which case to cable  will  become decommissioned then you can plaster over it

Michael · Answer

The electric radiator can be removed by yourself by switching of the electric in the home but the supply cables can be chased into wal and box with blanking plate over the top and the any makeing good can be done if your not sure use a qualified sparks

Richard · Answer

Hi, no you can't just disconnect the cable and plaster over it.
You'll need to call out an Electrician to safely isolate the supply to the radiator, then you can plaster over a dead cable or even have it removed.

Paul · Answer

In a simple version no
The cables should be removed by a qualified electrician, made dead and safe then you can do any remedial work afterwards
Live cables in a wall should never be left they should always be isolated and made safe

Bill · Answer

No 
You have to find where the wires are fed from and disconnect the supply 
Then you can cut them off and then plaster over them

Peter · Answer

Yes, make sure it’s off and put some waterproof tape over the ends and a small plastic bag to seal it.

Patrick · Answer

Hi unfinished not it would need to be discounted  first due to regulations

Neil · Answer

This is not recommended. You could remove the radiator, place the cables into suitable connectors and fit a blank plate cover.

This would be the cheapest and simplest way.

Samuel · Answer

Yes, it is possible. Make correct insulation of the cables and, if possible, ask an electrician to turn off the power in the cable.

Removing a radiator, the cables and then plastering over the holes

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