Broken radiator bleed valve

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Two of the valves are seized and one has broken off when I've tried to loosen it.

Have seen this bleed kit. Does anyone know from experience if they work? ..... would save having to buy new radiators!
 
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Here's a photo of the snapped off valve. Can't get the vicegrips in and drilling it out I doubt would be a success.

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I am not a plumber, but I recall removing a rad to redecorate a room. It was the type that has pressed edges and toy had to insert the bleed key from the wall side. The head on the bleeder was completely rounded.

When it came to refilling the rad, I had to lay the rad pointing to the floor and let as much air out of the rad as possible via the valve nuts.
 
Yep, probably going to need to replace with similar you've posted a link to. Only other option might be a screw removing pliers, hard to tell from photo if there's enough to get a grip of.
 
I believe the best option is to get those in the link I posted.

The radiators are installed in bedrooms so not too unsightly.

Thanks All for posting!
 

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