I replaced an old (very old!) upstairs radiator after draining the system. When I turned on the water again to test, the tank filled up with water, but no water has filtered down to any of the radiators. Ive tried opening up bleed valves - nothing happens and I also completely disconnected one side of the radiator - again nothing. Despite how this reads, I am quite proficient at DIY, but this time I'm stuck. Any ideas?
No water in system!
- Thread starter Bladesman
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I think bster is probably right but I doubt you'd be able to blow it out. More likely it will have to be cut out & replaced.
Although, sometimes, its just a blockage at the outlet of the cistern so I'd give that a poke first if I were you
garethgas
Although, sometimes, its just a blockage at the outlet of the cistern so I'd give that a poke first if I were you
garethgas
next time you drain down put a mesh across the cold feed outlet.
if you are draining down again put a gate on the cold feed near tank, this way you can drain down whilst holding the water level and debris\sludge in tank, though if there is any in there you may as well take it out and clean it.
if you are draining down again put a gate on the cold feed near tank, this way you can drain down whilst holding the water level and debris\sludge in tank, though if there is any in there you may as well take it out and clean it.
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would'nt want to suggest anything that might get out of hand but i allways 1st try reverse filling with a hose & jubilee on to drain off & check whats happening in f/e cistern while opo mans the outside tap. if u keep your thumb on the vent it's gota try to back feed in to the cistern .Allways have 2 mobiles to keep in contact to the tap opo to avoid a panic, Up to now iv cleared sludge, part of a mouse & even the remains of a bat this way. Better than driving a desk any day.
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