Broken radiator valve, TRV, refit pin?

[scaesic]

upon finding out how to fix a cold radiator by loosening the pins i became slightly over-zealous. While moving the pin in and out to loosen it up i accidentally pulled too hard and the entire pin has come out.

I put the pin back in but it won't go in all the way, how do i go about refitting it?

 

[kevplumb]

and haven't we all done that

 

[scaesic]

any tips then?

 

[kevplumb]

what make of valve

and one takes it that it aint shooting water at the ceiling (myson)

 

[scaesic]

not sure, although i could check.
it did dribble a bit but i put the pin in just to make a crude seal.

it seems fine with the central heating on, although obviously it's running at full heat, which makes for an extremely toasty bathroom.

is it possible to fit it back in or will it have to be a completely new valve?

 

[kevplumb]

is it possible to fit it back in or will it have to be a completely new valve?

no it is possible to repair it but it means a drain down or freeze depending on the make

 

[scaesic]

i don't know what a freeze is. i thought it might involve draining it down. Is there any good resources online on how to do this?

i think the manufacturer had a west in it.