Need to bleed radiator but can't turn the key

hardpressed

As the title says tried to use the radiator key but can't turn it, how can I loosen it?

HappyMJ

WD-40? Works every time.

googler

After making sure that the key is strong enough not to bend, attach something over the key to give more leverage.

The longer the tool you attach, the more leverage you get

Also; WD40

Also - allow the radiator to cool. Metals expand when hot, if the radiator is piping hot, that may have caused the bleed tap to expand enough to lock it in place. When the radiator is cool, it may be easier.

Myser

A pair of pliers to turn the key works every time for me!

keystone

So what style of bleed valves have you got? The answer to this determines the answer to yours.

Cheers

hardpressed

Sorted now, thanks,

LandyAndy

hardpressed wrote: »

Sorted now, thanks,

Any chance of telling us how?:)

hardpressed

Let the rad get cold and pressed a bit harder on the key.