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Radiator valve stuck on!

greatgimpo
greatgimpo Posts: 1,256 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
There's plenty of tips regarding freeing up a thermostatic radiator valve that's stuck off, but couldn't find anything regarding one that's stuck on. I've taken the knurled top off, and the pin isn't going to move even with a gentle hammer on a bit of wood. Any tips please?

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  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    replace the trv. from under a fiver.
    toolstation.
    Get some gorm.
  • greatgimpo
    greatgimpo Posts: 1,256 Forumite
    Draining the system is not a 10 minute job with a combination boiler. I need a quick fix for now so I can take the radiator off the wall.
  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I used a bit of WD40 and a screwdriver to get the pin moving. It's quite stiff so requires a bit of playing with. I also used pliers as well to move it up and down.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • greatgimpo
    greatgimpo Posts: 1,256 Forumite
    Was yours stuck on or off?
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    Try a larger adjusting tool.

    If your are removing the rad don't forget to put the decorators cap on the valve when you've freed it.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • roddydogs
    roddydogs Posts: 7,479 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    When I had this and I couldn't free it by tapping the pin I was covered by a service plan, the guy simply slackened off the nut surrounding the pin (Danfoss) then tightened it job done in 20seconds.
  • greatgimpo
    greatgimpo Posts: 1,256 Forumite
    roddydogs wrote: »
    When I had this and I couldn't free it by tapping the pin I was covered by a service plan, the guy simply slackened off the nut surrounding the pin (Danfoss) then tightened it job done in 20seconds.
    That done it roddy, held most of the water back, enough to get some PTFE on the other joint - thanks.
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