Snapped boiler filler key

[Northstarxxx]

Could anyone offer some sensible advice on how to remove the snapped off remains of a Worcester Junior boiler filler key that is stuck in the valve. I was attempting to turn up the pressure gauge. When trying to pull the key out it snap, I have seen advice on other forums that suggest using pliers to pull out the remains, unfortunately there is nothing to grab with pliers.
What can you suggest please?

 

[Wayners]

Bend wire this shape. Push in ends and grab then pull key out might work

 

[Deleted member 294929]

If the boiler still fills then I wouldn't worry about it for now.


As long as you turn the filling knob totally off there is no immediate problem.

 

[Northstarxxx]

The red light is still flashing, thunk the remains of the key may be in the off position.

 

[Deleted member 294929]

The red light is still flashing, thunk the remains of the key may be in the off position.

What is the pressure at?

 

[gas112]

get a heavy gauge screw and screw it into the hole you maybe able to turn it to fill il it then leave it in place with filling knob off

 

[Northstarxxx]

Pressure is at 1.5 bar

 

[Northstarxxx]

Any ideas on how much it would cost to have someone replace the charging link assembly? If indeed that is the right suggestion.

 

[Deleted member 294929]

Pressure is at 1.5 bar

That's fine. You may need to reset if the boiler is not working.

 

[Deleted member 294929]

Any ideas on how much it would cost to have someone replace the charging link assembly? If indeed that is the right suggestion.

What part of the country are you?

 

[Northstarxxx]

Reset?

 

[Northstarxxx]

I am in Tyldesley, near Manchester.

 

[Deleted member 294929]

Reset?

Go on YouTube and that'll have it for you.

Wouldn't know cost for Manchester but you could just have an external filling loop installed if it were a problem replacing integral part.

 

[Justin Passing]

Get a fat screw, longest you have. Heat it up so it softens the plastic and screw it in. Let it cool. Then you have a chance to turn it either way. Or melt a slot for a very big screwdriver using a hot vbs.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

Wooshitter Botch plastic.