Lockshield valve does not have spindle.
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Giveitago58
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Lockshield valve does not have spindle.

by Giveitago58 » Sat Jul 16, 2022 2:41 pm

I want to remove radiator to paint behind. Lock shield valve is a screw-in type, not spindle (see photo) . Which bit do I adjust to turn off the valve?
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Re: Lockshield valve does not have spindle.

by stoneyboy » Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:10 pm

Hi giveitago58,
The square shaft is the spindle, turn it clockwise to close the valve.
Regards S

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Re: Lockshield valve does not have spindle.

by Giveitago58 » Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:51 pm

Great, thanks.

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