Here's one I should have done earlier, I know. But we are where we are.
A drain down depends on gravity doesn't it? So all the piping that's below the level of the drain cock level (no rads have drain points) will still be full.
So - just a thought - what if I turn the circulation pump on for a minute or two to 'force' the bottom few centimeters of water out?
Switching the pump on for a minute or so, will I knacker the pump?
Any Welsh plumbers on the board will be most welcome to answer.