Lockshield Valve Key

[Jock Spanners]

Does anyone make a lockshield valve key (like a bleed valve key)? I'm sick of using an adjustable - a proper key would be much better.

 

[tolly]

depends on the make of lockshield surely though as a lot are different, a lot of the time you can use a head of a manual wheel head valves though, perhaps keep a selection instead of scrapping them.

 

[snowhead]

These;
Services Cabinet Key | Plumbing Keys | NoLinkingToThis

and or these;
Isle of Man Lockshield Radiator Valve Key - Plumbers Mate Ltd

 

[Jocj spanners]

I could do. I'd prefer a key. I've concluded that most lockshield valve heads are virtually the same - they're nearly all rectangular.

 

[PriestyUK]

Its called a 3-way Key, not all lockshields are the same head size, the size increases with the bigger pipes but from 1/2"-2" they do tend to be the same

 

[Old Account]

These;
Services Cabinet Key | Plumbing Keys | NoLinkingToThis

and or these;
Isle of Man Lockshield Radiator Valve Key - Plumbers Mate Ltd

How are you able to turn them next to the wall ?

 

[Jay The Plumber]

anyone remember crane keys

 

[Jock Spanners]

I've tried all the multi keys but only ever used them to open meter boxes and I've got a plastic BG one for those.
What's a crane key Jay?

 

[snowhead]

How are you able to turn them next to the wall ?

They'd have to be thin radiators to not be able to turn the smaller key
The larger square socket on the 4 way key fits Drain off Cocks as well, 8mm (5/16")

 

[Jay The Plumber]

What's a crane key Jay?

wish I could find a google image of em..
you would get one in a kit for the lockshield valve on commercial stuff.

it was a long rectangle of metal with 2 points at one of the thin ends and several stamped holes along its length.
the points were for removal of the plastic valve cap and the stamped holes were for the adjustment of the LS valve for balancing etc.
used to have one on the keyring along with a bleed key and other such necessary items

 

[JCplumb]

I got a hex rad spanner a couple of weeks ago as my old one didn't fit the tail extension I was fitting, it's got valve keys on each end, has fitted the lockshields I've used it on since, but that's no indication it will fit them all. Will look for a link.

 

[JCplumb]

Here it is.
Valve Spanner & Air Release Key 12mm Hex -

 

[Paulplumb]

I keep a gator grip in the tool box. You can buy one on the auction sites for less than a 5'er. Fits loads of stuff.

 

[thereisawizza]

Had one of these for years, unbeatable

1/4" Square x 5/16" Square Brake Adjusting Wrench | Draper Tools

 

[quality]

I use one of these it fits most valve even though its a square drivehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tool-Square-Air-Conditioning-Refrigeration-AC-Ratchet-Wrench-MADE-IN-USA-/141344732712