Towel radiator is plumbed into ch system and is also fitted with an electric heating element for all year round operation. I need to replace heating element but cannot isolate radiator from ch system. The lockshield valve next to the element does not have a square end on the spindle to allow me to turn spindle to close valve. Valve spindle is round all along its length. How does this valve operate?
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Aug 06, 2019
Last reply: 6 years ago
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We had one of those on a radiator in a previous house- fortunately just one as it was a s*d. I filed some 'flats' on it and as able to use a spanner but I later replaced it. I happen to mention it to a plumber and was told there are special tools for them which are like a collet.
How about a drill chuck?
SteveW
Not sure, it may loosen its grip as you turn it. I assume the collet tool had a handle, like a tap (the type for threading) holder.
As I posted, I replaced the one I had- it was 2 houses back anyway- and haven?t seen one since. It was an ?odd one out?, I assume the previous owner had replaced it for some reason but I never really gave it much thought as to why etc. - it was just a bit of a pain at the time.
Well the drill chuck could still be attached to a battery drill :)
In my case, I'd probably try the slot in chuck for my SDS drill - it's key operated, so less likely to release when using the body to turn it and it's got a reasonable diameter, so easy to turn.
I wonder if they are intended for rented housing and places that the public have access to, to stop them fiddling with them?
SteveW
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