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Venting UK Radiator: Half-Warm with No Vent, Valves from Below - Need Advice

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  • #1 16993540
    Chris02085
    Level 9  
    Hello.
    Not long ago I bought a house in England. One of the radiators on the floor is only warming up to half so I conclude that it is airy. The problem is that I have no idea how to vent it because it has no vent and has both valves from below. Maybe someone had such a problem and is able to advise me.
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  • #2 16993573
    Pedros050
    Level 43  
    Hello. Is the inflow on the left?
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  • #3 16993607
    Chris02085
    Level 9  
    No.
    The power supply is on the right.
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  • #4 16993624
    Pedros050
    Level 43  
    Well on the left gently release the vent because from what I see is after the fall. And if I'm wrong, check to the weight?
  • #5 16993632
    Chris02085
    Level 9  
    Only there is no vent.
  • #6 16993638
    Pedros050
    Level 43  
    Were they venting themselves? Then, you need to gently release the valve on the left until the entire radiator floods with warm water.
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  • #7 16993679
    ta_tar
    Level 41  
    It would be good if you showed the radiator from one side.
  • #8 17746078
    Dzikidzik20
    Level 2  
    Hello, the breather is located in the upper right of the wall, it is "smartly" mounted there, you will need a key to use it, you can buy a key radiator in the city or ebay for less than a pound.

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around a radiator issue in a newly purchased house in England, where one radiator is only warming up halfway, indicating potential air blockage. The user notes the absence of a vent and that both valves are located below. Responses suggest checking the inflow side and gently releasing the valve on the left to allow warm water to fill the radiator. One response mentions that a breather might be located in the upper right of the wall, requiring a special key for operation, which can be purchased locally or online.
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