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Issue with radiator

  • 01-02-2017 11:20am
    #1
    Galway_Old_Man
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 249 ✭✭


    Hi, I have an issue with one of the radiators in my house. Basically it wasn't heating up. I removed the thermostatic cap and the heat flowed through, so I'm guessing that's the bit that's broken. Is this easy to repair/replace? Is it just a matter of buying and fixing a new one (any difficulties there?) or should I get someone out?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    _Brian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,719 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    Maybe try it back on again.

    On mine if the rad isn't adjusted for a while the valve gets sticky, just operate it a few times and it works fine, for a while.


  • #3
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    It's easy enough to replace but you'll have to drain the system or freeze the pipe if you have access to it. Also you will possibly have to add anti oxidant when re-filling the system.

    If you are unsure, get a plumber in.


  • #4
    Jack the Stripper
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,203 ✭✭✭Jack the Stripper


    Drain the system to change a thermostatic head lol, heard it all now.


  • #5
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Jack the Stripper wrote: »
    Drain the system to change a thermostatic head lol, heard it all now.

    I assumed you had to replace the whole valve fitting, is there another way? please enlighten us (without being sarcastic if possible) :)


  • #6
    Jack the Stripper
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,203 ✭✭✭Jack the Stripper


    Screw on new thermostatic head obviously.


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  • #7
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Jack the Stripper wrote: »
    Screw on new thermostatic head obviously.

    Or obviously not.

    Op, the pin that's sticking out of the valve, gently push and pull it with a pliers then screw back the old trv head.


  • #8
    Jack the Stripper
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,203 ✭✭✭Jack the Stripper


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Or obviously not.

    Op, the pin that's sticking out of the valve, gently push and pull it with a pliers then screw back the old trv head.

    Obviously you are presuming that it's the pin that's the problem, may not be.


  • #9
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Jack the Stripper wrote: »
    Obviously you are presuming that it's the pin that's the problem, may not be.

    I'm at it 20 years now. It's usually the pin


  • #10
    Paullimerick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 200 ✭✭Paullimerick


    Definitely is the pin. Push it up and down till u feel like you is pushing on a spring. Then replace head


  • #11
    Jack the Stripper
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,203 ✭✭✭Jack the Stripper


    mod edit,

    please read the charter before posting


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