Can you sell an old boiler or radiator for scrap?
Short answer: Yes, old radiators are mostly steel and old boilers are a mix of steel and other metals, but a boiler should be disconnected and removed by a suitably qualified engineer rather than by you, and both should be drained and free of water, oil or gas before they go to a buyer, so the sale itself is straightforward once the removal has been done safely.
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List Free →Radiators are simple steel
Once drained, a radiator is mostly steel and is worth selling in a batch with other ferrous scrap rather than on its own.
Boilers need a professional to remove
Gas and oil appliances should be disconnected and taken out by a qualified engineer, which is part of the replacement job and not something to attempt yourself.
Check for hazards
Make sure nothing is leaking and that any asbestos-containing parts in an older installation are not disturbed, and get specialist advice if you suspect they are present.
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