Recent content by rampz

thanks mate, just confirm how much PTFE tape i should use. ta!

i have put PTFE tabe on the following threads: - thread that screws into the rad - main valve thread that connects valve to rad - thread that sits over the olive let me know!! also is 15wraps of tape ok! thanks

thanks for your replies, how tight should i be tightning, as far as it goes or 3/4 thrould the thread

15 wraps!!! how dificult does this make the nut to tighten. and how tight?

OK guys, new to all this. I am trying to replace a 1900mm radiator. i have bought the closest i could find 1800mm. I have fitted appropiate extenisions at the ends of the radiator (Sterrad extensions)/ However on refilling i have getting water leakage - 2 drops every 3 seconds. i have used PTFE...

thanks for your replies, any sizes over 1800mm are 2000mm plus.

hi all, want to replace a leaking radiator. Only prob is that it is 600mm x 1900mm. i cant find this size anywhere!! i can find 600mm x 1800mm, my question is: please can someone tell me what i will need to do to fit this size (keeping the orignal water pipes. i guess i need some sort...