Bleeding a radiator problem

[scot22]

On one of the radiators I am not able to move the valve to release the air - it appears seized. Any tips on ways to free it ? Can I do any damage ? ( if its possible I seem to do it ! ) Thanks for any help.

 

[bennythedip]

What valve are you trying to release? It's usually a bleed screw at the top of the radiator

 

[scot22]

Sorry not used correct word. Yes it is a bleed screw.

 

[townfanjon]

Big tip ..... if it's stuck, do not attempt it with a worn or plastic vent key, start off with a good quality brass key. Put some weight behind it and have a go . Do not do it if the heating is on .

 

[PhoenixServices]

Turn that radiator off on both sides if you are worried. Taking note of how many turns they were open for when you turn them back on.

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

If it won't budge you could try this, I've never tried one before but remember it coming up a while ago!!

Home

 

[village idiot]

I just ordered 20 of them
BTW, if it's not a recurring problem and just a 'one off', then: with the heating off, place a towel or container below the rad valve, then using a spanner, undo the valve carefully till air, then water comes out. Tighten up the valve and voila, job done

 

[bennythedip]

I've never seen those before, great job, gonna order a couple as well

 

[village idiot]

I've never seen those before, great job, gonna order a couple as well

Just so you know, when I said I had ordered 20, it was just a 'figure of speech'. I didn't order any and have no intention to. But I'm sure you will need them, so do not hesitate to order yours.

 

[lame plumber]

Just so you know, when I said I had ordered 20, it was just a 'figure of speech'. I didn't order any and have no intention to. But I'm sure you will need them, so do not hesitate to order yours.

got to give you 10/10 for being the best idiot any village could wish for

 

[dancinplumba]

Wasek came to mind

 

[dancinplumba]

I just ordered 20 of them
BTW, if it's not a recurring problem and just a 'one off', then: with the heating off, place a towel or container below the rad valve, then using a spanner, undo the valve carefully till air, then water comes out. Tighten up the valve and voila, job done

Is that really how you bleed a radiator ? Well I'll go to bottom of our stairs. Am gobsmacked

 

[village idiot]

Is that really how you bleed a radiator ? Well I'll go to bottom of our stairs. Am gobsmacked

Why do you think I bought 20 of that product? Well, so I don't have to bleed it that way ever again.
You can get up from the bottom stairs now or I'll get my coat. TAXI.

 

[tom609]

Is that really how you bleed a radiator ? Well I'll go to bottom of our stairs. Am gobsmacked

Something I would say myself

 

[Liam]

Home

try this mate, it's my friends design.

 

[scot22]

Thanks everyone. As with another post - helpful (and fun !) response. Appreciated.

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

Home

try this mate, it's my friends design.

pretty similar to #6?!

 

[Liam]

Pretty similar to what sorry mate

 

[Atouchofgas]

Scroll back up the page to post 6 is what he's referring to