Radiator

Ladyinthedark

Every one of my gas radiators is working but the one in the bedroom just won't work I have just bled it to see was that the problem but no when I turned the gas on again it still won't turn on does anyone have any idea about this ,it was working fine till a week again I just discovered it today

Calahonda52

Cant u post a picture of the two valves on the rad, if one is a TRV then maybe it is stuck, had this issue myself yesterday

Ladyinthedark

Calahonda52 wrote: »

Cant u post a picture of the two valves on the rad, if one is a TRV then maybe it is stuck, had this issue myself yesterday

How do u put pictures up

colm_mcm

Go to www.postimg.org upload the picture from your device. Once it uploads, copy and paste the URL in the 'direct link' box.

Ladyinthedark

forum image hosting

colm_mcm

Yes that's a TRV.

Ladyinthedark

colm_mcm wrote: »

Yes that's a TRV.

WHats a TRV

colm_mcm

Thermostatic valve

ronn

They stick, twist it to 0 and back to 5, that usually sorts out mine,
There a nuisance, why do they stick, Anyone

Ladyinthedark

Will I turn on the gas or leave it on before I turn it to 0 and how long do I leave it there thanks

Ladyinthedark

Can anyone help me please

alexonhisown

Ladyinthedark wrote: »

Will I turn on the gas or leave it on before I turn it to 0 and how long do I leave it there thanks

Doesnt matter if boiler is on or off, trv is just a thermostat on the radiator which controls the radiators temperature. Just turn it to 0 and back to full a few times, no need to leave it for any amount of time

Ladyinthedark

So what can I do to fix it without calling someone out ,is it possible

alexonhisown

If that didnt work, try turning off all the other rads, might as well try a few things before having to ring a plumber

aujopimur

Turn it to 5, give metal part a few taps of a spanner of something similar.
If that doesn't work, take off the head and you'll see a little pin, pull it with a pliers to free it.

alexonhisown

Look up this vid on youtube,"how to fix one radiator not working" by plumberparts, i find his vids very clear

Ladyinthedark

Sorry now you mean the temperature thing on the radiator just turn to five ,i put a picture up in one of the posts there is no five ,if u have a look can u tell me more ,what head do I take off and where is it sorry I'm not great and don't understand radiators like u do ,where is the head on what side

alexonhisown

Trv is the one in pic 2, it might not say "5" some have dots, some have lines, cant see what yours is, just turn it in each direction, and if you look at the video i suggested above, it will show you how to check if valve is stuck

Ladyinthedark

alexonhisown wrote: »

Doesnt matter if boiler is on or off, trv is just a thermostat on the radiator which controls the radiators temperature. Just turn it to 0 and back to full a few times, no need to leave it for any amount of time

aujopimur wrote: »

Turn it to 5, give metal part a few taps of a spanner of something similar.
If that doesn't work, take off the head and you'll see a little pin, pull it with a pliers to free it.

alexonhisown wrote: »

Trv is the one in pic 2, it might not say "5" some have dots, some have lines, cant see what yours is, just turn it in each direction, and if you look at the video i suggested above, it will show you how to check if valve is stuck

When I turned it just there now after reading ur message it kinda got stuck between two and three (lines) is that an indication

alexonhisown

Sometimes mine are a bit stiff but i just have to put a bit more pressure when turning it, but dont force it

alexonhisown

one of mine didnt work after the summer, but it was actually the other end of the rad that was closed (dont know how that happened). Again, the guy in the video will explain that

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wqku_Rc_YuI

Irish Steve

TRV's can be a problem if the radiator is turned off for a while.

The head of the valve can be removed by unscrewing the silver ring between the setting knob and the body of the valve. As you take it off, remember the position that the temperature indicator pin is at, it will need to go back on in the same position, the head unit will only fit in certain positions.

When the head is removed, there will be a small pin at the end of the valve, try pushing on it with something like a teaspoon. If the pin does not move in and out, it's stuck, (quite common), and will need to be freed.

With a pair of pliers, carefully pull on the pin to pull it out no more than 2 or 3 mm, if you pull it too hard or too far, it may come out of the valve, and depending on the make, you may get water leaking from the pin location. Usually, as you pull on it, the first mm or so will free it, and you can make sure it's free by then pushing on it again with the spoon and making sure it moves in and out freely. Do this several times, and usually, after 2 or 3 presses, it will be moving freely.

Once it's moving freely, put the operating head back on and re secure the ring that holds it in place, and all should now be well.

Ladyinthedark

Irish Steve wrote: »

TRV's can be a problem if the radiator is turned off for a while.

The head of the valve can be removed by unscrewing the silver ring between the setting knob and the body of the valve. As you take it off, remember the position that the temperature indicator pin is at, it will need to go back on in the same position, the head unit will only fit in certain positions.

When the head is removed, there will be a small pin at the end of the valve, try pushing on it with something like a teaspoon. If the pin does not move in and out, it's stuck, (quite common), and will need to be freed.

With a pair of pliers, carefully pull on the pin to pull it out no more than 2 or 3 mm, if you pull it too hard or too far, it may come out of the valve, and depending on the make, you may get water leaking from the pin location. Usually, as you pull on it, the first mm or so will free it, and you can make sure it's free by then pushing on it again with the spoon and making sure it moves in and out freely. Do this several times, and usually, after 2 or 3 presses, it will be moving freely.

Once it's moving freely, put the operating head back on and re secure the ring that holds it in place, and all should now be well.

Yes thanks it's not moving at all so I'm going to try today and do as u suggested

Ladyinthedark

Thank you everyone the radiator is working perfect now