dez2k8 Â Â 10 #1 Posted June 11, 2017 Just looking for aome advice on how to bleed my radiator with a sheared screw that u need to undo to bleed. the screwdriver just slips out no matter what size or type i use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cgksheff   44 #2 Posted June 11, 2017 Can you get a grip on it with some pliers or mole-grips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dez2k8 Â Â 10 #3 Posted June 11, 2017 Afraid not there is hardly owt to get a grip on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Arthur Ritus   30 #4 Posted June 11, 2017 Srewdriver? is it not (or was it not) square as most rads are to which you use a rad bleed key on? If it has sheared can you undo the plug that the bleed screw is in a little to let the air out?  Cheapest permanent way is to pop to your local diy and get a new plug c/w bleed screw and replace it (a small prayer may be called for that the isolation valves work).  i.e. http://www.screwfix.com/p/radiator-vent-blanking-plug-chrome/40972 just for an example . You will want to catch any water coming out as it will be very black and very staining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Micky ET   10 #5 Posted June 21, 2017 http://www.easibleed.co.uk/why-easi-bleed/4570081612  Try one of these used them a couple of times,  Other than that you need to change the radiator most likely.  Good Luck  Mike  Met Gas Plumbers Sheffield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tonup   10 #6 Posted June 22, 2017 Post a picture, every problem has a solution Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dan2802 Â Â 53 #7 Posted June 22, 2017 A well placed tap with a hammer can loosen a tight bleed screw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spider1 Â Â 11 #8 Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) Get a small electritiions screw driver put it on head of screw and tap down as if unscrewing it . You may have to flaten head a bit to get a start , Tap gently till you see it move You could flatten head with a nail punch and then bang screw driver straight at it till it grips and allows you to unscrew You could drill in centre to help get a screw driver to hold grip Edited June 27, 2017 by spider1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...