Round radiator valves

[Matthew David Wills]

Hi on my upstairs rad the valves are round and not square so I can't adjust/isolate them. Have you come across these and how can I isolate the rad please. I'm not talking about the bleed valve. I mean the flow and return valve.
It's a Combi system.

Thank you!
Matthew

 

[denso13]

Photos?

 

[terryplumb]

Sounds like you may have two lockshields. Why do you want to adjust or isolate them ?

 

[fixitflav]

Hi on my upstairs rad the valves are round and not square so I can't adjust/isolate them. Have you come across these and how can I isolate the rad please. I'm not talking about the bleed valve. I mean the flow and return valve.
It's a Combi system.

Thank you!
Matthew

Do you mean the plastic caps (usually white) are round? If so, they're decorative and pull off. You should then be able to turn the valve stem, using a cap that engages, or failing that an adjustable spanner.

 

[Matthew David Wills]

Sounds like you may have two lockshields. Why do you want to adjust or isolate them ?

Thanks for your reply! I want to balance the system

 

[Matthew David Wills]

Photos?

Yes

 

[Matthew David Wills]

See photo thanks

 

[Matthew David Wills]

Do you mean the plastic caps (usually white) are round? If so, they're decorative and pull off. You should then be able to turn the valve stem, using a cap that engages, or failing that an adjustable spanner.

Thanks I don't think it's that though

 

[terryplumb]

The spindle sticking out the top is now rounded Off ,it used to be square. Need a set of grips to close / adjust it. You should replace it.

Judging by the state of that rad, it may be worth thinking of replacing that too.

 

[ianmcd]

Balance it ???? that lot needs ripping out and replaced

 

[Matthew David Wills]

The spindle sticking out the top is now rounded Off ,it used to be square. Need a set of grips to close / adjust it. You should replace it.

Judging by the state of that rad, it may be worth thinking of replacing that too.

Thank you for your advice.