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How to switch off this radiator

happysellerbuyer
happysellerbuyer Posts: 78 Forumite
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in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving

Hi All,

How do I switch off this radiator. Have attached pics. Thanks

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  • DullGreyGuy
    DullGreyGuy Posts: 18,613 Forumite
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    Do you know which end is the inflow? If not turn the heating on briefly and stay by the radiator to see which end warms first. Turn the top of the valve at that end to turn it off... the plastic top is missing but you can use pliers to turn the top. 
  • happysellerbuyer
    happysellerbuyer Posts: 78 Forumite
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    DullGreyGuy said:
    Do you know which end is the inflow? If not turn the heating on briefly and stay by the radiator to see which end warms first. Turn the top of the valve at that end to turn it off... the plastic top is missing but you can use pliers to turn the top. 
    Great. Thanks. Will try this
  • happysellerbuyer
    happysellerbuyer Posts: 78 Forumite
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    Just checked. My british gas annual service is due. I have booked this week. They should be able to fix this. I will be around to see how they fix it.
  • Boohoo
    Boohoo Posts: 1,417 Forumite
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    happysellerbuyer said:
    Just checked. My british gas annual service is due. I have booked this week. They should be able to fix this. I will be around to see how they fix it.
    Just make sure you have insurance cover for radiators.

    BG have different levels of cover some are just for the boiler.
  • happysellerbuyer
    happysellerbuyer Posts: 78 Forumite
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    Boohoo said:
    happysellerbuyer said:
    Just checked. My british gas annual service is due. I have booked this week. They should be able to fix this. I will be around to see how they fix it.
    Just make sure you have insurance cover for radiators.

    BG have different levels of cover some are just for the boiler.
    Yes have the full one. They actually switched on this radiator last time.
  • Albermarle
    Albermarle Posts: 29,009 Forumite
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    You probably need to get some new easily adjustable radiator valves fitted.
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