How to bleed your radiators
What you need
Radiator bleed key (may not be needed if your radiator has an adjustable nut, just use a small spanner/wrench)
Radiators that don’t work properly are a real pain, but it’s not too tricky to fix if you think it’s air in the system. Here’s how!
Step 1
Air gets in there when you add new water, and can also build up due to the water pump. How do you know? The tops of radiators will often be cold, or the whole radiator. Also high level pipes may not feel hot.
Turn of your central heating system. There’s no need to shut the whole thing off, just make sure the thermostat is turned right down so it won’t turn and start water pumping around and potentially all over your floor. It can get more air in too!
It works best with warm water in the system (the increased water pressure pushes the air out), simply turn the valve ANTI-CLOCKWISE until you hear a hissing, which is the air escaping. You can use a cloth to catch any water that may spray out, careful, it could be hot!
Once Water starts to dribble out, tighten the nut/valve again (not too tight). Done! Try your heating, if the whole radiator now feels hot you’ve cracked it…
How to survive a gas fire in your home!
Leaking gas in your home is a serious problem and a fire can be disastrous, so be prepared…
Step 1
If you smell gas, don’t walk in puffing a cigarette or with naked flame or you could go up in flames. Turn off the gas supply first (see our article – click here). This is essential to ensure that once the fire is out the gas doesn’t continue to leak.
Step 2
If you find a gas fire then try to smother it with a cloth, blanket or rag, if you can wet the rag that helps too. Alternatively you can use a type B fire extinguisher.
Step 3
Try to ventilate the room by opening windows. Call the fire brigade, even if you think you’ve put the fire out as they can check for more potential hazards.
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