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Post by DIYDafty on Dec 15, 2020 16:22:31 GMT
Just bought this. Apart from it being a bit further away from the rad than a standard lockshield I can't see how it seals between the bit that goes in the rad and the main body of the valve. Is it just brass against brass with some decent paste? www.toolstation.com/angled-radiator-valve-drain-off-cp/p40214Here's a better pic of it. Attachments:
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Dec 15, 2020 17:22:08 GMT
Yeah, the tail goes in the rad, 18 turns of ptfe & it won’t leak then connect up with jet blue as usual
Fill rad
Test for leaks
Then sit down for tea & medals
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Post by battle1066 on Dec 15, 2020 17:31:40 GMT
Just bought this. Apart from it being a bit further away from the rad than a standard lockshield I can't see how it seals between the bit that goes in the rad and the main body of the valve. Is it just brass against brass with some decent paste? www.toolstation.com/angled-radiator-valve-drain-off-cp/p40214Here's a better pic of it. Normally just a good clean and paste and jobs a good in. However, if the items a trouble sum twat I wrap the cone with PTFE and paste. |
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Post by woodbine66 on Dec 15, 2020 22:30:45 GMT
As above, smear of jointing comp on mating surface, pinch it up and job's a good 'un. Valves either come in union type (this one) or compression type to join valve to tail.
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