Recent content by billyballots

I was just rooting about in the garage before going to toolstation and I found an old rad key that actually worked on the bleeding thing. Lots of air out, will defo replace it in the near future, just not today. Cheers all!

Thanks fireman, I'll have a look at the extenders. Yes its 10mm copper with some added paint. I'll add jointing compound and extenders to the list. Supporting the pipe is holding it level with the pliers whilst unscrewing the nuts right?

Hi Guys, Thank you for all the suggestions, I'm going to have a ride down to one of the sheds soon so I need to make my mind up shorty! Could I please trouble you for a few more queires? If I go for trying to replace the bleed plug I need: -A new bleed plug -Radiator spanner -PTFE tap Having...

Cheers ian, much appreciated I will look into in a bit more.

Thanks Ian, would you put a new radiator within the realms of a diyer or time to call a plumber?

Hi everyone, I can't bleed my radiator because its rounded off on the square bit. I've read some other threads where the fix was to replace the whole plug. Can this plug be replaced before I go and buy the parts? Couldnt say how old rad is, its been painted and I can see some rust. I don't want...