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Radiator bleed key

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  • 30-07-2009 10:03pm
    #1
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,
    I'm trying to get my hands on a bleed key, it's a 5mm square type and I can't find any in any of the local hardware or diy shops.
    If anyone knows where I can get one, it'd be a great help!


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    Joey the lips
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    Plumnbers providers, Chadwicks or heatmerchants. Explain the type!


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    bigmoma22
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭bigmoma22


    Sorry to post reply here, I actually need help...

    Finally got the key and tried bleeding. 3 rads, one got air out two nothing. I did not want to open the valve too much, so the one that I did bleed I opened about a full turn, closed after hissing stopped, was no water leaking. Other two opened about 3 full turns and no water nor hissing so I closed it. All three were colder on top and warm on bottom. Haven't tried putting heating on yet. Water in rads was cold when I didi this. Also hot press seems to have a leak... but only on outside of the house... Help... help... help...


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    JamesM
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    Not enough water in the system. The system needs to be topped up. Do a search for similar threads - lots in the last month.
    Jim.


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    Joey the lips
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    Safety valve imo. you need a plumberP


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    bigmoma22
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭bigmoma22


    Thanks for help,
    got the plumber finally. As I mebtioned I haven't got a clue about any of these (sigh) so I looked at the pressure gauge and saw a hand at 1 bar, well guess what: it was the wrong one, pressure was on 0 hence couldn't really bleed properly. Plumber fixed it in 10 mins, including inspecting the leak. So great to have a nice and warm house!!! And thanks again for your help.


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