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Broken Rad Valve

Alangers · 2011-08-11 20:09:05

Hi All, Just had some painting work done on my place and they removed the rad in my sitting room. When I went to switch them on again they valves broke! What can I do now? I live in limerick city. Thanks

11-08-2011 9:09pm

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Alangers

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Hi All,

Just had some painting work done on my place and they removed the rad in my sitting room. When I went to switch them on again they valves broke! What can I do now? I live in limerick city.
Thanks

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#2 11-08-2011 9:15pm

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broke how?

likely need replaced.

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#3 11-08-2011 9:21pm

Alangers

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snapped off the little brass bit the on/off knob is connected to... The painted tightened it so much it just snapped off when i tried to open it.

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#4 11-08-2011 9:30pm

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Here is a pic of the damage...

By alangers at 2011-08-11

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#5 11-08-2011 9:40pm

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yes the valve needs replaced then

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#6 11-08-2011 9:42pm

Alangers

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Is that a big job??

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#7 11-08-2011 10:34pm

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no not really, an everyday task for a plumber

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