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bleeding a radiator

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  • 29-10-2008 9:39pm
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    coldpaw
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭


    do you need a special key to blled a radiator or can you use aything else instead?


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    Daithi McGee
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    coldpaw wrote: »
    do you need a special key to blled a radiator or can you use aything else instead?


    You can use anything that fits to turn the screw. The special keys are just a lot easier.


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    bmcgov86
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    u can use anything but make sure you're ready for a surge of brown liquid which could ruin your carpet!!!


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    Kat1170
    Registered Users Posts: 3,626 ✭✭✭Kat1170


    Get the propper tool for the job. They are only €2 - €3. Pliers etc. can damage the bleeder as it is made from quite soft metal.


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    ArmCandyBaby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 201 ✭✭ArmCandyBaby


    bmcgov86 wrote: »
    u can use anything but make sure you're ready for a surge of brown liquid which could ruin your carpet!!!

    exactly! remember to put towels and tissues everywhere. & only loosen the screw until you can hear the air coming out, never take it fully out because it can be a nightmare to get back in, especially with putrid brown water flowing out!


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    hiscan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,105 ✭✭✭hiscan


    do you bleed the rad while the heat is on or off?


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    studiorat
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    Get your old man to do it. Bleeding radiators is what dad's do.

    Do you mean bleed it to disconnect it or just get an airlock out?
    Getting an airlock out it needs to be on and just turn the screw until you hear air coming out when a little water comes out tighten her up again.


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