What Do I Need To Turn These Old Lockshields?

[ReganAndCarter]

The lockshields on my rads are the old type where you need a square key to open or close them.

Is there some kind of key that I need to buy? Alternatively, can I use a spanner to remove the shroud that covers the square valve head, then turn it with a spanner, or will this cause the valve to leak?

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• ReganAndCarter
• 31 Jan 2011
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• ReganAndCarter
• 31 Jan 2011
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[spraggo]

The lockshields on my rads are the old type where you need a square key to open or close them.

Is there some kind of key that I need to buy? Alternatively, can I use a spanner to remove the shroud that covers the square valve head, then turn it with a spanner, or will this cause the valve to leak?

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• ReganAndCarter
• 31 Jan 2011
• 1

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• ReganAndCarter
• 31 Jan 2011
• 1

http://www.newtooleng.com/search/?search=lockshield

 

[newbuildinstaller]

might be wrong but doesnt the cowl unscrew leaving you with the spindle that you can turn with a spanner

 

[ismellgas]

.. try your luck with needle nose pliers if you can get a grip..?

 

[kirkgas]

might be wrong but doesnt the cowl unscrew leaving you with the spindle that you can turn with a spanner

you are not wrong, the screwed covers are to stop anyone tampering with them, unscrew the chrome cap then turn the square head with a spanner