Thread: Replacing KV6 Thermostat - (Keyhole Method)
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Old 31st October 2021, 09:39   #91
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Originally Posted by chicochapman View Post
... I had to nip out and buy a pair of snipe nosed locking pliers to release the hose clips.
https://www.toolstation.com/irwin-vi...-pliers/p51419
An excellent choice Malcolm. Vise Grips are the original tool of that type. I have two variants and they've solved many tricky situations!

Regarding your repair, I hope that you read about moving both the serrated clips fully outwards to guard against future leakage.

Simon
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