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Post by rocketmanbkk on Dec 16, 2019 16:51:12 GMT
Chap tried to undo a tad to drain it & split the pipe below the valve
I went & the nut wouldn’t budge
I tried heating it up as well
It’s an old 1970’s system with a back boiler
The rad itself has a rust hole at the top
I bled the rad & turned both valves off.
But the pipe to the valve is still leaking a bit. I’ve bodged it until tomorrow
Any ideas to get the nut undone please?
Cheers all
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Post by arfur chrysaik on Dec 16, 2019 17:05:36 GMT
Get the gas torch on it.  |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Dec 16, 2019 17:20:31 GMT
Get the gas torch on it. I tried that Arthur It won’t budge |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2019 19:05:53 GMT
Heat her up good Rocky and tap her with the spanner, she'll come  |
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Post by battle1066 on Dec 16, 2019 20:43:22 GMT
All as PB says above but add when you get the slightest movement work it a bit in each direction would be my approach.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Dec 17, 2019 10:31:07 GMT
Ok cheers all
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Post by cluelesskarl on Dec 26, 2019 10:38:15 GMT
We do a lot of rusty bolts at work. As said above; When hitting the nut, have another hammer, or anything sturdy you can squeeze in, on the other side of the nut. Big hit! Try tightening first then backing it off. Then wriggle. Once you have the slightest movement, you are on your way. Or it's going to shear. Either way it's off!  Also, when heating, just the nut. A lot and quickly, so the threaded section doesn't expand too much. Failing that, cut the nut, (in two places if possible), and prise open with a screwdriver. |
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