Does anyone have any tips for a radiator with a threaded valve. I can get the key on, but as soon as I try to turn it it slips off. I've been to try and find a key with a bit more leverage but can find one that will fit. As the keys are so flimsy, I can't get any extra leverage with a screwdriver through the handle either. Any advice would be appreciated thanks...
Radiator key slips...
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If you mean the Bleed Point , Get a Tool that will aloow you to remove the Bleed Unit together , then you can fit a new one , They are allen Key Shaped about 12mm in size,with a Hole in them where the Bleed Screw passes thru , any good Merchant or B&Poo sell them
Lucky
Lucky
Thank you!
Just had a look and I think I get you. Infact, I nearly bought one of those today, not really knowing what it was.
Is this going to be a messy job, or will the valve stay locked while I swap them over?
Just had a look and I think I get you. Infact, I nearly bought one of those today, not really knowing what it was.
Is this going to be a messy job, or will the valve stay locked while I swap them over?
Shut Lockshield Valve and Thermostatic Valve or Std Valve if fitted then take out the whole gubbins , You can get the Part from B&Poo or any Merchant , Put some PTFE on the Threads of the new part before fitting same , Tighten up ensure Bleed Valve is nipped up and loosen off the Lockshield and Thermo Valve , bleed if required - all done.
Lucky
PS - If its an old Rad it could be a pretty tight fit , make sure you put the Tool tight in the unit and grab the Rad , its a normal thread so anti-clockwise to take it out - reverse for putting back in.
Lucky
PS - If its an old Rad it could be a pretty tight fit , make sure you put the Tool tight in the unit and grab the Rad , its a normal thread so anti-clockwise to take it out - reverse for putting back in.
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Is the lockshield valve one of the ones at the bottom on the ends? Sticking up from the pipe that comes from the floor?
It's your bog standard radiator, no extra valves fitted.
Thanks again for the help. I may ask my Dad for an old radiator key too.
It's your bog standard radiator, no extra valves fitted.
Thanks again for the help. I may ask my Dad for an old radiator key too.
That`s cuz it`s a Rlad Breed valve krey
From the Yuk Fu Manufacturing Co.That`s cuz it`s a Rlad Breed valve krey
That's what you get for buying from screwfix I guess.
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