Is this fixable?

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by Raphael88, Nov 24, 2022.

  1. Raphael88

    Raphael88 New Member

    Hi all i got radiator with broken bleeding valves(see photo) . Is there any way to change them for new ones or i need to buy new radiator?
    Thank you
     

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  2. Notnowvicar

    Notnowvicar Screwfix Select

  3. Raphael88

    Raphael88 New Member

    thank you. do you know how to extract old ones i mean what to use to remove them safely
     
  4. Notnowvicar

    Notnowvicar Screwfix Select

    They just unscrew...
     
  5. terrymac

    terrymac Screwfix Select

    What's wrong with the bleed valve ,it looks ok to me ??
     
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  6. Muzungu

    Muzungu Screwfix Select

    I thought that as well. Does the OP know that you use a square socket key to open and close?
     
  7. terrymac

    terrymac Screwfix Select

    Maybe not.
     
  8. Raphael88

    Raphael88 New Member

    thread is not longer „square” ,its roundy, knackered.
     
  9. dcox

    dcox Screwfix Select

    Sometimes the vent key has the square hole recessed a bit. If you file the end down by a couple of mm you may find it grips the bleed screw better.
     
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