nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 my bedroom has gone a bit cold, it seems my radiators are a bit cool at the top and hot at the bottom. I'm assuming my radiators need bleeding? As I am lacking a man that can (and even when I had a man, he couldn't.........) can anyone tell me how to do it myself? Quote
Danny 350Z Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 I'm on my way with my radiator key. Quote
alessandro Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 At the bottom of the radiators you should have the termostat on one side and on the otherside you should have a little screw with a tiny hole next to it, get a screw driver and SLOWLY turn it, be carefull because even if the hole looks smole there is going to be a fair bit of water coming out, also once you done this your radiator might takes a bit to wrm up again. Hope this help Quote
nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 GET BACK DANNY! I don't want my central heating blowing up! Quote
rtbiscuit Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 you just need a drill and a 10 mm drill bit. Quote
nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 At the bottom of the radiators you should have the termostat on one side and on the otherside you should have a little screw with a tiny hole next to it, get a screw driver and SLOWLY turn it, be carefull because even if the hole looks smole there is going to be a fair bit of water coming out, also once you done this your radiator might takes a bit to wrm up again. Hope this help do i need to turn the radiator or the heating off? Quote
Danny 350Z Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 you just need a drill and a 10 mm drill bit. And some 20mm Eibach spacers! Quote
alessandro Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 I don't think so, but just in case turn both off so you can't go wrong Quote
nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 I don't think so, but just in case turn both off so you can't go wrong I feel my confidence ebbing away now........... Quote
alessandro Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 Well, actually done it once before and nearly foolded the bedroom....................... but it worked, Quote
Danny 350Z Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 I don't think so, but just in case turn both off so you can't go wrong I feel my confidence ebbing away now........... It's Ok, Danny to the rescue.. John and I are just at the end of you road. He's brought a old cracked plenem for some reason! Quote
nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 I think i'll have some chocolate while i think about it........... Quote
Maccaman Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 At the top of your radiator (at one end) you should have a little four sided nut. If you have a radiator key then slowly turn the nut and you should hear the air coming out, continue until you get water. Job done, shouldn't need to turn the boiler off. Quote
nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 so its the bit at the top? Tiny little square brass nut? Not the bit at the bottom on the opposite side to the thermostat? Quote
srobrien Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 Yup you need to bleed the radiator at the top, its simple if you have a rad key. R Quote
Maccaman Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 Yeah that's it & why the top of the radiator is cooler as that is where the air is. Just crack it to start with until you hear the air being released. Quote
nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 not sure i've got a key.....i'll go and have a rummage. Quote
alessandro Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 Pretty sure it was at the bottom but I'm not reknowned for my DIY skills P.S. my girlfriend agree on from top! Quote
givememorepower Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 It depends on whether or not you are on a sealed or pressurised system. Bleeding your rads could cause you some problems depending what system/chb you have. If you have f/e tanks in your roofspace you should be fine providing you have no pressure gauge on your boiler. If you still need advice, I do this for a living, so pm with your number and I'll call you and talk you through it. Quote
nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 get in the corner with Danny and Husky - I'm taking Keith's advice on this one! Quote
givememorepower Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 It depends on whether or not you are on a sealed or pressurised system. Bleeding your rads could cause you some problems depending what system/chb you have. If you have f/e tanks in your roofspace you should be fine providing you have no pressure gauge on your boiler.If you still need advice, I do this for a living, so pm with your number and I'll call you and talk you through it. Oh well, I tried to help. Quote
Danny 350Z Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 It depends on whether or not you are on a sealed or pressurised system. Bleeding your rads could cause you some problems depending what system/chb you have. If you have f/e tanks in your roofspace you should be fine providing you have no pressure gauge on your boiler.If you still need advice, I do this for a living, so pm with your number and I'll call you and talk you through it. Oh well, I tried to help. So did I, brother. She's so ungrateful! Quote
nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 It depends on whether or not you are on a sealed or pressurised system. Bleeding your rads could cause you some problems depending what system/chb you have. If you have f/e tanks in your roofspace you should be fine providing you have no pressure gauge on your boiler.If you still need advice, I do this for a living, so pm with your number and I'll call you and talk you through it. thanks for that. Done it! unbelievable amount of air came hissing out! They are hot at the top already! Thanks for the advice guys - so thats flat pack and now radiator bleeding to add to my single girl's set of skill! Quote
nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 It depends on whether or not you are on a sealed or pressurised system. Bleeding your rads could cause you some problems depending what system/chb you have. If you have f/e tanks in your roofspace you should be fine providing you have no pressure gauge on your boiler.If you still need advice, I do this for a living, so pm with your number and I'll call you and talk you through it. Oh well, I tried to help. no no - we posted at same time - that was for the highly technical Allesandro not you! Quote
Maccaman Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 Just don't ask me for advice on the Zed Quote
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