Recent content by englishchis1978

I rebled the radiators and now have about two thirds of the radiators working. However, still no luck with the last 4 radiators

Thanks. The ball valve had jammed. I have unjammed it and the system has refilled. When I now bleed the highest radiator, it squirts out with some force. There is now hot water going through the pump, but still no warmth reaching the radiators. Any more tips greatly appreciated.

No water comes out at all when I bleed the highest radiators. I don't think i have a sealed system. How do I go about topping up the system? Do I recall correctly that there may be a small cistern in the loft which should top up the system?

I'm afraid I am a DIY novice and have committed a massive faux pas. I have an old central heating system and was bleeding the radiators this afternoon when the boiler unexpectedly fired up as I had changed the timings on the control unit over Christmas. I suspect there is an airlock as the...