REMOVING A RADIATOR

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Tools required :- Radiator bleed key, adjustable spanner, 2 pairs of gland/waterpump pliers, water collection tray/container and a supply of old towels or cloths. Before removing a radiator, switch off the heating system and allow enough time for the water to cool down. Have a radiator bleed key (fig 1), plenty of old towels/absorbent cloths and a container/tray for water collection to hand. The water and sludge that can come out of a radiator can stain and ruin floors and carpets so planning ahead is highly recommended. Close both radiator valves at each end of the radiator, one … [Read more...]

RADIATORS ARE NOT GETTING HOT AT THE TOP

Radiator air bleed key

Tools required :- Radiator bleed key and an old towel or cloth. If you find that the top half of a radiator is not as hot as the bottom, the cause is most likely to be trapped air in the heating system. This can be easily remedied by bleeding the air from the radiator. First of all, turn off the central heating system, you will need a radiator air bleeding key, which are available at  DIY stores such as B & Q, Focus, etc and an old towel or absorbent cloth. Locate the air bleed valve at the top end of the radiator and hold the towel / cloth just beneath … [Read more...]