Posted 9 November 2023
Radiator balancing
Hi,
I had new radiators fitted throughout my house in the summer. It's reached winter and I've found the two vertical radiators downstairs are taking forever to heat up.
I've watched a few YouTube videos and come to the conclusion they probably didn't balance the system after fitting the radiators.
I was about to try to do this myself but was immediately stumped - the lockshield valves on the two vertical radiators look completely different to all the ones I've seen in YouTube videos and the standard radiators I have upstairs.
The valves in the videos I've seen look like this. I understand how to adjust these, using pliars to turn the spindle:
However mine looks like this. There is no spindle. How do I adjust this?
Apologies if this is a stupid question, but i cant seem to find any information online about this and can't find any instructions.
Really appreciate any help.
All the best.
I had new radiators fitted throughout my house in the summer. It's reached winter and I've found the two vertical radiators downstairs are taking forever to heat up.
I've watched a few YouTube videos and come to the conclusion they probably didn't balance the system after fitting the radiators.
I was about to try to do this myself but was immediately stumped - the lockshield valves on the two vertical radiators look completely different to all the ones I've seen in YouTube videos and the standard radiators I have upstairs.
The valves in the videos I've seen look like this. I understand how to adjust these, using pliars to turn the spindle:
However mine looks like this. There is no spindle. How do I adjust this?
Apologies if this is a stupid question, but i cant seem to find any information online about this and can't find any instructions.
Really appreciate any help.
All the best.
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sorted byI thought I'd try myself but on second thoughts don't want to mess it up and have them blame anything on me.
bodge with large enough flathead screwdriver.
My main takeaway has been: get them back in (again)
But very good to know for future reference.
It's been a learning experience!
It is corrosive
Unfortunately, it doesn't surprise me, they did a load of other stuff in the house and have had issues with a lot of their work unfortunately 🤦♂️ (edited)