Wondered if I can replace the whole bleed valve rather than the whole radiator
2006-10-18 02:35:33 · 13 answers · asked by JB 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You should be able to pick one up easily in a hardware shop or B&Q
2006-10-18 02:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by jennifereccles_uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you have to do is to turn off the radiator valves. then undo the complete bleed screw and the large nut it is fitted into. When you unscrew this, you may have some water dripping out, so be ready for this. Next , take the whole thing to a plumbers merchant or DIY place and get a complete replacement. You should have a new fibre washer supplied with the fitting. Make sure before you fit this part that the face of the radiator where you will fit this is clean. Remove any old sealant etc. Then screw in the new part and turn the radiator valves back on and vent any air from the radiator.
2006-10-18 03:18:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
B&q Radiator Bleed Key
2017-01-15 10:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by vanpelt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bleed value you can get from B&Q, or any pluming merchants,before you fit it,close the values on both sides of the radiator, that will close off the water and hold the presure in the system, be careful of any water that does come out, most central heating systems have anti corrosion liquid added to the water, which is nastey stuff , Have Fun!
2006-10-21 14:32:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not really a valve. It's a bleed screw. Most DIY shops or plumber's supply will have them.
You may find that the threads are corroded in which case you may have to replace the rad.
2006-10-18 02:42:20 · answer #5 · answered by Munster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any Plumbers Merchant will sell this but xenon idea was very good local tip or find a skip with a radiator in it
2006-10-21 09:55:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any plumbers merchant or B&Q. If it's the older type you will need a special key to remove it. The newer pattern are easy to fit with a spanner and have a sealing ring.
2006-10-21 21:46:40 · answer #7 · answered by Snowlizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any DIY Store, Plumbers Merchant.
2006-10-18 02:44:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go down to the local council tip armed with your key and remove several screws from old radiators, they won't mind.
2006-10-18 21:19:51 · answer #9 · answered by xenon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Homebase plumbing section sell them. My partner works there!
2006-10-18 02:38:07 · answer #10 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋