HELP... I had to remove a thermostat from radiator. When i replaced the thermostat there was no heat from radiator, What i have noticed is, when i fit thermostat it is pushing down the pin on pipe housing and cutting off supply.If i leave off thermostat radiator heats up. But obviosly oi cant regulate heat/intake. Any sugestions. Many thanks Andy

Andy Barlow, October 2008

is it a black and white myson one? they pretty good at failing in closed position and shutting rad off.

was it working before you removed it? did you wind it to 5 then screw collar to valve?

if it has failed i would go to plumb centre or similar and buy a new rad valve with thermostatic head, exactly the same as the one you have and swap the head.

if you cant find one you'll have to change full valve.

iain, October 2008