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Michael Gilligan	21/02/2021 20:14:51
23121 forum posts 1360 photos	On the off-chance that people may find another use for them: Radiator Keys for 1/4” square are available from HomeBargains at 79p for two. They are remarkably similar to these: LINK https://www.castironradiatorcentre.co.uk/products.asp?code=CDC-BLEEDKEY&name=radiator-bleed-key Not a very convincing ‘square’ compared to some alternatives, but that may make them even more adaptable. MichaelG. . https://storelocator.homebargains.co.uk/ Edited By Michael Gilligan on 21/02/2021 20:16:12
Paul Lousick	21/02/2021 21:20:30
2276 forum posts 801 photos	You could make your own by forging one. Making a square intermal shape can be done by drilling a hole in a piece of round bar that just slides over the corners of the spindle on the valve. Then heat the round bar (red hot), insert a piece if square rod with the same size as the spindle and squash it down onto the square rod. Remove the square rod while still hot or it may not come out.
Michael Gilligan	21/02/2021 21:31:14
23121 forum posts 1360 photos	That’s why I remarked upon the price. MichaelG.
Steviegtr	21/02/2021 21:34:59
2668 forum posts 352 photos	I have a few good quality brass ones on key rings. I did buy a cheap couple for the tool box only to find they were a bit oversized & slipped on well used & bled rads. Steve
Michael Gilligan	21/02/2021 21:43:13
23121 forum posts 1360 photos	In case it’s not obvious ... I was proposing them as “make from” material, not as radiator keys. MichaelG. Edited By Michael Gilligan on 21/02/2021 21:44:28
Steviegtr	21/02/2021 21:45:20
2668 forum posts 352 photos	Posted by Michael Gilligan on 21/02/2021 21:43:13: In case it’s not obvious ... I was proposing them as “make from” material, not as radiator keys. MichaelG. Edited By Michael Gilligan on 21/02/2021 21:44:28 Steve.

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