Bleed valves on Quinn type radiator

[kkelly77]

Is there anyway to work around rounded off bleed valves on a Quinn round top radiator?

Someone suggested self tapping screw into the rad itself but I wouldn't be too happy about doing that. Is replacing the rad my only option? Cheers.

K.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

sadly you can only replace the rad,mesure it up pts were getting rid of unusual sized quinns very cheaply

 

[hihowudoin]

could maybe try these if you can drill a small hole in bleed screw
Toolstation > Power Tool Accessories > Speciality Drills & Chucks > Screw and Bolt Extractor Set

 

[kkelly77]

Re: Bleed valves on Quinn type radiator - FIX!!!

could maybe try these if you can drill a small hole in bleed screw
Toolstation > Power Tool Accessories > Speciality Drills & Chucks > Screw and Bolt Extractor Set

Just thought I'd post my fix for a stuck/rounded radiator bleed valve.

I have Quinn round top radiators in my house. The bleed valves are located on the inside of the front and rear panels. Unfortunately some ham fisted gorilla tightened some of the valves with the view that they should never be opened again

I've broken a few rad bleed keys trying to open them in the past without actually succeeding.

The small bar on the rad bleed key actually broke so I put the head of the key into a vice grip (see photos) and hey presto, was able to apply enough inward force on the valve head while at the same time turning it using the vice grip. Luckily the valve heads aren't that destroyed that I can now tighten and loosen with a standard valve key

I've come across lots of threads on different forums from people with similar problems and I hope this fix helps solve a few of them.

K

 

[Goinker]

I've just had the same problem with a stuck bleed valve on a double radiator, and solved it easily by the following method using a quarter inch drive socket set. Press a 4.5mm hex socket onto the remains of the bleed screw head using a 'G' cramp and a block of wood to protect the front of the radiator. As the screw is brass and softer than the hardened steel socket, it will 'give' to the shape of the hex socket as a very tight fit. Remove the 'G' cramp and fit the ratchet, a quick tweak should free the screw, which can then be removed and a replacement fitted. Quicker, easier and less hassle than having to drain down and replace the entire radiator for the sake of a stuck screw.

 

[turnpin]

I've just had the same problem with a stuck bleed valve on a double radiator, and solved it easily by the following method using a quarter inch drive socket set. Press a 4.5mm hex socket onto the remains of the bleed screw head using a 'G' cramp and a block of wood to protect the front of the radiator. As the screw is brass and softer than the hardened steel socket, it will 'give' to the shape of the hex socket as a very tight fit. Remove the 'G' cramp and fit the ratchet, a quick tweak should free the screw, which can then be removed and a replacement fitted. Quicker, easier and less hassle than having to drain down and replace the entire radiator for the sake of a stuck screw.

great tip just hope I dont find myself in a rush to need it some people are so heavy handed with vent pins though sledge hammer and nut spring to mind🙂regards turnpin