Old rad only getting warm on one side, whats the problem?

[Simon-7613]

No, no vent valve there (see new pic)

 

[Harvest Fields]

How about bottom left?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Might be on a fin

 

[Harvest Fields]

Not by looking at that rad mate. But you could be right. I bet it has always been like that and it is air locked. Give it a good whack and hope the cast doesn’t split.

 

[Simon-7613]

Bottom left is the same as top left. Checked all the fins, front and rear, no additional valves etc.

Al I have to play with are the two valves as show in the photos at the top-right and bottom-right.

For the top-right, apart from opening and closing the valve, I don't see any available adjustments.

For the bottom-right I can adjust with an 8mm allen key

I thought the bleed valve was always at the top, am I wrong in this presumption?

Cheers

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yea normally always top or top side

Looks like it wasn't fitted from new

If you can't find one best get one fitted

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yea normally always top or top side

Looks like it wasn't fitted from new

If you can't find one best get one fitted

Otherwise it will never work properly.

 

[Simon-7613]

Ok, thanks. Any pointers in the right direction for sourcing the correct bleed valve for this rad and fitting it would be much appreciated

Thank all!

 

[Harvest Fields]

Black iron reducer possibly from 11/4” down to 1/2” bleed point. (Vague description sorry) on my way out. Make sure they are sealed properly

 

[Simon-7613]

BTW, what is the valve on the bottom-right for?