Fix a COLD radiator - radiator not working

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 57

  • @101blueflame101
    @101blueflame101 Год назад +22

    Oil based products will eventually eat through the rubber seal in the valve causing it to leak out from the pin

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  Год назад +2

      It can't reach the rubber seat of the valve. It was only to lubricate the pin to prevent it sticking!

    • @101blueflame101
      @101blueflame101 Год назад +7

      @@FixitwithFowler I don’t mean the seat of the valve. The pin goes through a rubber o ring. The o ring stops the water from leaking at the pin. Non oil based products are safer where rubber or plastics are involved

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  Год назад +2

      @101blueflame101 oh right. Thanks

    • @CoatsandGaiters
      @CoatsandGaiters 10 месяцев назад +2

      I made that mistake with a diverter valve. In the end the rubber swelled so much it stuck and then broke the motor gearbox. Silicone is what I use now lol

  • @Ton0987
    @Ton0987 Год назад +21

    WD-40 isn't a good lubricant. Use silicone, safe on rubber seals.

    • @ks-hg5vo
      @ks-hg5vo 8 месяцев назад +2

      You beat me to it. Wd evaporates you'll be doing it every year. Silicone every time. have yet to go back to one I freed up. Will agree don't pull the pin unless you want a In door fountain

  • @sdbrogs
    @sdbrogs 11 месяцев назад +5

    A good tip I found, rather than push or pull the pin, give it slight twist left and right and watch that bad boy spring back up

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  11 месяцев назад +1

      Great tip, thanks for your comment 👍

  • @steveh100
    @steveh100 Год назад +15

    So nobody gonna admit they've pulled these pins right out before 😂

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  Год назад +6

      Oh, definitely not 🤣🤣

    • @ks-hg5vo
      @ks-hg5vo 8 месяцев назад +4

      I will. only as it was corroded to f and wouldn't budge. Boss said never seen me move so fast.

  • @simonblackham4987
    @simonblackham4987 11 месяцев назад +1

    That would probably work ... except that in our bathroom the spring had broken ... so the solution was the pull the pin out and replace the trv with a screw down cap ... not screwed down. I have now replaced the trv when replacing three other radiators.

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  11 месяцев назад

      It works for most radiators. However, sometimes, i suppose the only answer is to replace the TRV. I do have more plumbing videos on my channel that may help!

  • @antonylawrence7266
    @antonylawrence7266 11 месяцев назад +2

    Oh, that’s what it looks like. A lot simpler than I imagined !

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  11 месяцев назад +2

      It's really easy to fix, but i do have the full video on my channel

  • @gaylenewood7707
    @gaylenewood7707 Год назад +1

    Great tune😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.

  • @AxlAX
    @AxlAX Месяц назад +1

    The heat is on!! 🥵 Great song!

  • @maxpiplat8765
    @maxpiplat8765 Год назад +1

    Thank you! That fixed it!

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  Год назад +1

      That's brilliant, im glad you fixed your radiator valve!

  • @pizzamad3334
    @pizzamad3334 7 месяцев назад +1

    Just pull them pins out and give a plumber a call 👍🏻

  • @micheluiterwijk3393
    @micheluiterwijk3393 11 месяцев назад +1

    Sorry voor deze opmerking 😊 maar een thermostaat kraan mag niet boven de warmte bron zitten, hij moet haaks naar rechts voor de beste werking 😅.....
    Voor de rest, volgens mij weet iedereen wel hoe hij iets moet smeren...

  • @G4RY1159
    @G4RY1159 9 месяцев назад +5

    If it works you've just saved yourself £750 plus callout charge.
    Bunch of chancers the lot of them, YEH! I said it!

  • @bannedagain.8334
    @bannedagain.8334 12 дней назад +1

    Wd40 is not real oil..it wont damage rubber just a couple of drops on a pin.

  • @marcosramos4596
    @marcosramos4596 Год назад +1

    Good Music!

  • @olliesutton1804
    @olliesutton1804 Год назад +3

    Just dont turn the radiator off ever again 😂

  • @ChrisBeevor0511
    @ChrisBeevor0511 10 месяцев назад +1

    Only pull the pin if you’re a pro!

  • @88tirtles
    @88tirtles Год назад +1

    Whats in it oil or water

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  Год назад +1

      Oil to lubricate the pin but not necessarily required

  • @anndroid7724
    @anndroid7724 6 месяцев назад +1

    Would be better using limescale remover

  • @Dabayare
    @Dabayare Месяц назад +1

    Plumbers use silicone grease.

  • @Adam_Poirier
    @Adam_Poirier Год назад +1

    The heat is on!

  • @andrew1898
    @andrew1898 Год назад +2

    Great video but a white lithium grease would be better than wd 40 as all that does is evaporate away.

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  Год назад +2

      Never thought about lithium grease. Thanks for your comment 👍

    • @andrew1898
      @andrew1898 Год назад +1

      @@FixitwithFowler of course! the WD brand sells a can of it too. It will stick around haha

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  Год назад +2

      @andrew1898 lol

    • @Ton0987
      @Ton0987 Год назад +1

      No, it's not good for the rubber seals in the valve.

  • @neiltitmus9744
    @neiltitmus9744 10 месяцев назад +1

    That pipe isnt in that valve right

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  10 месяцев назад +2

      Next time i drain the system, i will sort it out, but it has been like tgat for over 8 years!

  • @glen7463
    @glen7463 9 месяцев назад +1

    For a new valve and solve the issue rather then prolong the ongoing problems

  • @Putinspurpleheaded
    @Putinspurpleheaded 2 дня назад +1

    Or just do it right and replace it 🤷

  • @stevenb9913
    @stevenb9913 Год назад +2

    Use vacuum pump oil. Its safe for your gaskets and seals

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  Год назад +1

      +Steven B ok, cheers!

    • @stevenb9913
      @stevenb9913 Год назад +2

      @@FixitwithFowler a empty zoom spout bottle works great. Have a great holiday season

    • @FixitwithFowler
      @FixitwithFowler  Год назад +1

      @stevenb9913 cheers 🍻