Hi all, I have a problem with bleeding a radiator and would be very grateful if anyone could help me! The problem is that I can't find a bleed valve: the normal bleed valve at the top is on some rads, but not all rads in the house. This radiator only has the on/off valve and another thing (which I think is called a 'lockshield valve') ...hope someone can help!, cheers
2006-10-22 10:40:29 · 7 answers · asked by cmbergin 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Shut off the radiator. Let it cool. Unscrew the existing valve. Bring it into a place like Home Depot or Lowes. Ask them for a replacement for the valve. Bring that home and screw it back into place.
If you are talking forced hot water then look not on the radiator but at the top of the pipe that comes into the radiator for a valve, with a screwdriver slot at its highest point.
2006-10-22 10:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look over the top of the radiator, there should be a blank where the valve should be. Close both the On/off and the lockshield (note how many turns it takes to close) Remove the blank(carefully, you may get a little water, but it should not continue...if it does, replace.) Take the blank to your local DIY store, you should be able to get a replacement with a bleed valve. Replace the new blank to the radiator (wrap thread in PTFE tape from the DIY store) Re-open your on/off and lockshield....bleed the rad.
2006-10-24 01:35:38 · answer #2 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some radiators have the bleed valve inset into the back of the radiator at the top in one corner. Try that. Otherwise, you have no option but to loosen the plug with a radiator spanner (available at DIY store) in the top of one end of the radiator and allow the air to gradually seep out. Do not completely remove the plug. Tighten again once the water starts to seep out. Protect the carpet by placing an old towel on the floor as the water is sometimes black and could cause a stain.
2006-10-22 11:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the bleeding valve has to be at the top its the highest point of the rad,
2006-10-22 10:51:57 · answer #4 · answered by dalylorraine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bleeding valve would be at the top.
2006-10-22 10:43:10 · answer #5 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old Radiator Bleed Valve
2017-02-22 03:17:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FREDDIY is OK
Sometimes there is a plastic push-in , in the hole where the screw is, it has to be levered off with a kitchen knife.
2006-10-26 02:29:36 · answer #7 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋