damn radiator

[caoimho]

hi
i want to replace a radiator in my kitchen with an exact replica because the paint is flaking off back to bare metal, but i cant seem to turn off the lockshield nut on the return side . the other side has an on off knob to rotate but the other side (when the cap is removed)has a ribbed type fitting that is circular. none of my spanners can close this off. is there a special tool for this or am i being totally foolish?is there a simple answer? i dont want to damage the ribs on this fitting .tell me theres a simple answer cos all my rads are the same fitting

 

[big-all]

use the knob from the other side assuming they are matching

 

[caoimho]

the knob from the other side doesnt fit .its a different type

i wouldnt be asking if it were that easy
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caoimho, please note 10a

 

[big-all]

have you checked other radiators for a sutable cap incase of an odd fitment

 

[doitall]

Have a look see if it has an allen key hexigon in the middle.

What's the wood butcher doing in the plumbers forum, bit quite is it big__all

editedby thescruff

 

[big-all]

i am actualy a chippie [bench joiner] doitall but that dosnt matter im no snob although the leccies might be

 

[ChrisR]

If there's a nut around the central shaft, try loosening it. That will usually make things easier to turn.

 

[traineegasman]

Wilhelm!!! your posts have been hi-jacked!! Shame... made my weekend..wonder how long this one`ll last???

 

[Bahco]

Strange one this.

Can you post a picture.

Is there a large nut where the pipe meets the rad?

 

[traineegasman]

Yes you can, but only if you slip it into an envelope & place a stamp on the front, making sure the address is written clearly & you add the postcode. Pop it into big red thing called a postbox, & a nice man will come , pick it up & deliver it to the address. BE HONEST....that was a bit funny!!! IT`S SUNDAY FER CHRISSAKES!!

MOD

item 8

 

[caoimho]

there is no nut to turn ...just this ribbed type thingy..there is a screw in the top but when this is undone water comes rushing out.

 

[romel]

when the rads were fit originally the one you speak about is opened with a special rad cap then replaced with a blank one your best bet is to c if you can get one from a merchants