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Bled a radiator last night and heating not working now

newaccount2017 · 2020-07-29 19:16:11

Hi. I bled a radiator last night when the heating was on. Today the heating isn't working. I'm guessing I caused an airlock or something. Are radiators not supposed to be bled when the heating is on? I have an outdoor Firebird Envirogreen. Does anyone know if I can fix this problem or would I need to call a plumber? When I…

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#32 30-07-2020 10:30pm

newaccount2017

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Thanks everyone for all the help. I think I'll call a plumber and hopefully it'll be sorted then. It's due the yearly service. I'm glad it went during summer and not winter!

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#33 30-07-2020 10:52pm

CoBo55

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You're so close..don't chicken out now!! Open the locknut and turn the centre screw slowly clockwise until the water starts flowing, have your hand on the black knob ready to turn off the water as soon as it reaches 1 bar as it will rise quickly. I'd say the valve is stuck like them all, they're a dreadful bloody invention they always give trouble. Remember to leave the black knob closed when your finished otherwise water will keep entering the system driving the pressure sky high and as was said earlier lifting the 3 bar safety valve or bursting the expansion vessel.

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