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Regarding the two items on advice how to bleed radiators, in our house in Wales before coming to Audlem, I always bled the radiators with the heating system running. After moving to Audlem I did the same and the system developed very loud banging sounds when switched on. when The heating engineers came to fix this they were horrified that I had bled the radiators with the system running.
So I don't know! I only know how I do it now. ...... Maybe Maureen has a point in wanting a professional to advise her her.

No doubt there are many people who bleed their radiators with the boiler/pump on. Doing it this way risks scalding from hot water eventually escaping from the top of the radiator. Professional advice on the correct/safe way to complete the task can be found at –
https://www.eonenergy.com/boilers/heating-hub/issues/how-to-bleed-a-radiator.html#:~:text=Should%20I%20be%20bleeding%20radiators,bleed%20them%20at%20this%20time.

Try here:
Bennett Heating NW LTD
Howbeck Crescent
Wybunbury
Nantwich
CW5 7NX

Phone:
07850 744 701
01270 842 790

White cat missing from top of Windmill Drive. She is very thin, quite timid and doesn't usually go very far.
Please let me know if any one sees her.

I read with interest what Paul said about bleeding the radiators. I always thought (and it's the way I do it) that this was done with the heating system on so that you can quickly tell which ones needed bleeding because the problem radiators will have cold areas and do not fully heat. As he says, it is a simple job, but at the end of it, if there is a lot of air in the system, bleeding it may require the water in the system to be topped up after it has filled up all the gaps.

Hi Paul, Thank you for that advice about bleeding my radiators, but because the radiators are very old I would be happier if a professional plumber called and did them for me. Maureen

Just to confirm that we do indeed sell radiator keys – Williams of Audlem

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Hello Maureen, very easy to do yourself. Just get a radiator key (perhaps try the great Williams of Audlem)

Start from the furthest radiator from your boiler.

1. Make sure your heating is off and the radiators are cold.

2. Hold an old cloth, under the bleed valve, and insert the radiator key.

3. Turn anti-clockwise until air starts escaping (you'll hear a hissing noise).

4. When water starts to escape, turn the key clockwise to re-tighten the valve.

5. Repeat on other radiators that need attention, making your way back towards the boiler.

6. Turn your heating back on and check if your radiators are now heating up correctly.

Hope that might save you a few bob

My radiators need bleeding, is there any body in the village who can do this for me. Half of them are cold.

Can anyone recommend someone that could do a small job for me at height, and has a long ladder?
Thanks
Jackie Thompson

Hello, thought I would let people know my dogs picked up some small ticks in Turnpike Field over the weekend. It's not a problem as they have both been treated with Frontline. Just to be aware especially if your dogs have not been treated also beware if you are wearing shorts. Also I know most people will know but don't just pull them out in case you leave the head of the tick in. Vaseline smeared on the tick will make them withdraw or use a special tick remover which can be brought online very cheaply.

Hi. What time does the butchers open, please? Says 7am on Google and 7.30am on their website. No sign of it opening though.

can anyone recomend a gardener in or around market drayton

Many thanks for the replies to my Computer help topic and sorry I didn't put my contact number ! Told you I was stressed.
It is 07515 399 447.

Owner tracked and traced thanks Carol !

Over the last thirty five years we have lived in Cox Bank my wife and David Price have planted trees in the lane leading into the village. Recently I planted whips and 3 of them were ripped out by person unknown. In the last two weeks a walnut tree which I planted about 15 years ago has been quite severely pruned. May I ask the person responsible to explain Why? I accept I have no ownership of the tree despite purchasing it planning it and caring for it , so I would like to understand why it was pruned.

Bank card found on Paddock Lane. Mrs E L R. Please collect from Judy at the newsagents

Hi Patricia

You've left out any contact info.

Patricia,
Try Julian Harrison. He is an expert on all computer repairs. He repaired my IMac. 07759 520738.

I am looking for an Apple OS System tech savvy person locally who would be able to assist in sorting out my email systems on my Apple Mac equipment, Main Frame, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. If anyone could recommend or are able to assist I would be most grateful as I am at the end of my tether in trying to sort them out. It might well be that a 10 year old could assist ! More than happy to pay for their time. Given the problems I am having with my emails a phone call to my cellphone would be the best way of communication! Many thanks in advance – Patricia Storey

Can any recommend someone to remove Hydrangea creepers below my guttering please?

I see the Corbrook pool is filling up nicely again. Not deep enough to swim or dive yet, but good for a paddle!!

Thanks Celia. Dan Vernon was prompt and took anything metal away.

According to the map turnpike field is camping only. Where is the extra parking? The football field?