Missing bleed valve (unable to source new one-not usual size

[redsyncro]

Hey all

I've just moved into a new apartment first built around 4 years ago.

Unfortunetly one of the radiators is missing the nipple/screw from the bleed valve/vent meaning i cannot turn on the hot water or heating without water shooting out of the vent hole.

The vent is not a common standard fit vent - not a 1/2 or 1/4 or 1/8. I even tried the nipple/screw from the 1/8 as it looked like it would have fitted - but it was too big.

I measure the existing bleed valve screw diameter - this is 6mm across. Ive asked a few plumbers as well but no luck sourcing a replacement.

Im attaching pictures of the vent - any help appreciated.

 

[Terry7556]

Screw fix
Item 40972

 

[gas112]

picture ? try a scrap yard as some nipples are a nuisance to source

 

[leakydave]

Post a photo

 

[footprints]

I assume you have tried swapping the centre screw.

 

[Nige F]

The pictures are in the OP`s album looks like a 1/8" BSP

 

[gas112]

Its around a 16TH its a plumbcentre old centre brand rad made by myson but have tried to buy these bleeds several times and they are just not listed as a spare

 

[grahamderek]

I think I have one. I've sent you a private message.

 

[Agile]

If its smaller then it could be drilled out and retapped but you would probably lose the needle valve effect unless you were very careful.

Tony