Advice on bleeding radiators..

Calendargirl

I love bleeding radiators, find the release of air very satisfying.

I know, I need to get out more.

I love it too!
BUT I hate re-charging the boiler afterwards

A lot more🤣

I love bleeding radiators, find the release of air very satisfying.

I know, I need to get out more.

I have one of these which gives a bit more leverage, although a bit flimsy.
radiator key

Oops! didn't see your post until after I'd posted mine, katie.

I hold the key with a pair of pliers because there's no way I could turn it without some leverage. It only needs about a quarter turn. Good luck.

Turn left ( anti clockwise) to loosen use a pair of pliers if they are too tight

Have you any WD40 Bea65? If the valve has seized up a few drops of lubricant might ease it enough for the key to turn it.

ExDancer I do mine with a screwdriver as I’ve mislaid my key. It depends on the shape of valve.

Good advice above. Might I add please ensure that you have turned off the central heating before you try to bleed the radiator. Otherwise you will have a fountain pumping out. I speak from experience

yes the keys are fiddly and like you my arthritic fingers are so weak/stiff so maybe will have to ask someone tocome in..

PS
I found an old clock key that fitted the square valve head better and was easier to turn.
I don't see how a flat headed screwdriver could possibly help.

Lefty Lucy (loose)
Righty Tighty

Thats what my plumber said to me.
I always hold a bunched up towel underneath to catch the water when it reaches the top.
You'll hear a slight hissing sound as the air escapes, but if the radiator's already full of water you'll just get (hot) water.

I find they keys fiddly for my arthritic fingers and usually drop it at the crucial point.

I was about to suggest trying a screw driver but you’ve already done that. Sorry I can’t think what else to suggest other than asking someone to help if possible.

Language Timothy

its not turning..have also tried a flat head screwdriver..it might be me as no power in hands/wrists...

Is the valve not turning with the key Bea65 or just that no air is being released?

I checked on google to see exactly where and which way to turn keys..still don't get it...