On 17 Apr 2006 16:36:25 -0700, wrote:


Andrew Gabriel wrote:
In article . com,
writes:

Hi,

My young cousin snapped the tap of a radiator (in a rented student
house)


Photos of problem:

http://www.geocities.com/ryan.maloney/DSC00038.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/ryan.maloney/DSC00039.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/ryan.maloney/DSC00040.JPG

It's very hot. Is there a way to switch the radiator off?

Buy a new TRV head -- they are available separately.
Meanwhile, drape a large towel over the radiator to
reduce heat output.

--
Andrew Gabriel


What's a TRV head [is it the tap?], where can I buy it? Do I need any
specialist tools to attach it?

Thanks for the advice

(sorry for being thick)

T hermostatic R adiator V alve
There should be valves at each end of the radiator .The one to control the
temperature will look something like this .
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...17949&id=30518
This is likely to be the one that has snapped off .I cant get to see the pics
just now .The top part that you turn to increase and reduce the heat is
removeable . On the picture of this one look for the nut just below where it
says Optima .That unscrews ..Yours will be similar ...dont worry .no water will
leak .It is separate from the water running through the valve .You need to get a
replacement which might ,but not necessarily , mean buying a complete valve .
It's best to try and get the same make as that will ensure it fits but other
makes should fit .
Let us know how you get on or if you want to know more .


Stuart