Vertical radiator problem

[Trev]

I have a vertical radiator with 5 sections. Four of the sections warm up ok but the fifth remains cold. The problem section is the end section on the left, the hot water flows in from the right. I have removed and flushed the radiator with no success. Any suggestions welcome.

 

[Gasmk1]

has it ever worked if not have you fitted it the right way round some have a small dimple to let you know that that is the bottom of the rad,

 

[Trev]

has it ever worked if not have you fitted it the right way round some have a small dimple to let you know that that is the bottom of the rad,

It has never worked since I bought the house earlier this year. I will check for for a dimple or some indicator of the bottom when I return home on Monday.

 

[exedon2]

Many of these rads have a baffle fitted in them so it can be critical to fit flow to correct tapping.
I've also seen them fitted up side down.!

 

[Gasmk1]

Can you photograph the rad do you know the make also

 

[townfanjon]

As above from the guys , I fill those very slowly .

 

[Trev]

Can you photograph the rad do you know the make also

Please see photos attached. Sorry I do not know the make. There are 2 tappings at the top of the rad, one used for the bleed valve; could these indicate the rad is upside down?

 

[exedon2]

The two tappings at top look more like alternative entry tappings that should be at bottom.
Makes no sense to have 2 possible air valve positions.

 

[Gasmk1]

The two tappings at top look more like alternative entry tappings that should be at bottom.
Makes no sense to have 2 possible air valve positions.

That what I thought maybe upside down

 

[Trev]

That what I thought maybe upside down

Ok I'll swap it round sometime over the next week or so and let you know the outcome.

 

[Trev]

Removed the rad yesterday. The baffle was located at the top which I guess confirms it had been fitted upside down. I reconfigured the rad, adjusted the wall brackets and it's now working fine. Thanks for your help.

 

[Gasmk1]

Thanks for letting us know the outcome