Can somebody tell me how to remove this to fit a trv

[elmocambo]

Just taken delivery of a new Stelrad vertical radiator
Can somebody tell me how to remove this, to fit a trv
The other side does not have one but there are also two in the middle ( i'm assuming they need to come out also to be replaced by a proper blanking plug)

 

[Chuck]

If you don't have the proper Stelrad tool, this thread suggests some workarounds:

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Thread 'Radiator Plug Key'

Jan 28, 2013

What do you guys use?

New radiator and the plugs to remove to install your new valves to.

(Plugs that protect the threads when the radiators are getting painted in factory)

Sometimes there that ceased on its a pain to get them out! Is there a key or anything about? Been using a wide slotted screwdriver these years

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[elmocambo]

Just taken delivery of a new Stelrad vertical radiator
Can somebody tell me how to remove this, to fit a trv
The other side does not have one but there are also two in the middle ( i'm assuming they need to come out also to be replaced by a proper blanking plug)
View attachment 96478

Just taken delivery of a new Stelrad vertical radiator
Can somebody tell me how to remove this, to fit a trv
The other side does not have one but there are also two in the middle ( i'm assuming they need to come out also to be replaced by a proper blanking plug)
View attachment 96478

I whacked it with a hammer to break the paint and used the clawhammer end as a screwdriver. its brutal it worked. Paint edges needs cleaning up though