Radiator valve.

[Des Jennings]

I have five small radiators with a valve as shown in the attached image. Are these radiators capable of being switched off? In twenty-three years, the radiators have never been touched, and the valve shown is impossible to turn, if it's meant to turn. Help would be appreciated.

 

[denso13]

Maybe just stuck, try taking the head off and turning the spindle with a pair of pliers.

 

[Des Jennings]

Maybe just stuck, try taking the head off and turning the spindle with a pair of pliers.

Thanks. Are you referring to the plastic top of the valve when you say 'head'?

 

[denso13]

Yes, sorry, it should just pull off or you may have to pop the very top off which could reveal a screw.

 

[CountryFan]

You are turning the correct way?

 

[Des Jennings]

Yes, sorry, it should just pull off or you may have to pop the very top off which could reveal a screw.

On taking of a thin plastic cap there is more plastic and a screw head.

 

[Des Jennings]

You are turning the correct way?

Clockwise to turn off?

 

[HERTS P&D]

Righty tighty, lefty loosey!

Andy

 

[fixitflav]

I have five small radiators with a valve as shown in the attached image. Are these radiators capable of being switched off? In twenty-three years, the radiators have never been touched, and the valve shown is impossible to turn, if it's meant to turn. Help would be appreciated.

Are you sure that's not a TRV? Looks a bit elaborate for an iso valve.

 

[CountryFan]

Are you sure that's not a TRV? Looks a bit elaborate for an iso valve.

 

[fixitflav]

View attachment 385839

OK, just wondered

 

[gas112]

Are you sure that's not a TRV? Looks a bit elaborate for an iso valve.

you mean it has a plus sign and arrow on it