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Burst Radiators

  • 27-12-2010 4:17pm
    #1
    No6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,489 ✭✭✭


    I have three radiators that have popped little plugs in the panels, where the fins are attached, Any suggestions for a temporary fix so my heating syustem dosnt drain completely dry as my mains water is also frozen!! Would solder do? Help!!


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  • #2
    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,262 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    Can you post a pic of what you are referring to?


  • #3
    No6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,489 ✭✭✭No6


    Hi Photo attached, see the two holes.


  • #4
    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,262 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    You'll need to get those rads replaced.

    Turn off the TRV down to 0, and get a wrench and close the lockshield valve the whole way to stop water circulating through the rad. (clockwise)


  • #5
    No6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,489 ✭✭✭No6


    Thanks I'll try that!! I think my system has already drained out!!! I can't efill it anyways untill the pipes thaw!!!:eek:


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