In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
wrote:

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?

Thanks
Ryan

I've just managed to see the pictures - they were previously 'unavailable'.

As others have suggested, turning off the valve at the *other* end of the
radiator is probably the best bet.

However, there *is* something you can do instead if you like. The broken
valve has a metal pin sticking out of the top. The thermostatic head (when
fitted!) works by pushing this pin down to turn off the flow. If you push it
down manually, this will have the same effect. But it's spring loaded - so
you'll need to clamp or tape something onto it to keep it down. For example,
use a horizontal piece of wood with one end resting on the pin, and the
other end on a pile of books of the right height. Then place a weight onto
the wood immediately above the pin. This is, after all, DIY! g
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Cheers,
Roger
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