While changing a lockshield valve on radiator, boiling hot water began pouring out why?
We need to change the lockshield valve on a radiator, as my other half broke off the bit you turn to close it. We needed to remove the radiator to plaster board and scim the wall behind.
Upon refixing the radiator to the wall, we found
this radiator may be used as a heat dump. You first have to turn off the central heating, then locate the valve to open the drain off. this is usually found either underneath the floorboards near your boiler or it may have a small pep cock on your outside
In the wake of the Japanese disaster, there has been a growing concern about radioactive contamination. However, as this article points out, there are many common foods and drinks that already contain radiation. The most shocking find on the list: beer.