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Yes I managed to obtain a tube of Fernox LSX Sealant. I have not tried this yet, but this may do the trick. I also came across some small extension pieces which sit between the rad and the valve. These pieces had a small rubber washer to screw up to to form a seal. However, I am not able to use...

Would loctite 55 pipe sealing cord be suitable for creating a seal. I understand in can be used on hot water systems :?: I have at least 15 turns of PTFE tape on the threads :!:

I have used PTFE tape only on the thread this time round. I think the problem is a loose fitting as I managed to wrap PTFE tape a number of times around the thread. There still appears to be a very very minor leak from each of the valves were they connect to the radiator. It appears to be very...

Yes the fitting in slighly small. Will try to cure the problem by wrapping more PTFE on the thread plus sealant. Although the silicone is rapid curing yes it is taking too long to cure! I have not had to drain the entire central heating system to cure this problem Many thanks for taking the...

Its the htreaded joint in to the towel rail body which is leaking. Your right I am not a professional plumber but have managed to plumb in an entire bathroom suite without any problems. When I say TRV's I meant to say radiator valves, sorry. They were supplied with the radiator, please see...

Hi, Can someone please offer some advice :lol: I am in the process of fitting a pair of TRV's to a bathroom towel radiator which I recently purchased from Hudson Reed. I have connected the TRVs to the towel radiator using PTFE tape and some bathroom silicone. However. the valves continue...

Hi, Can someone please offer some advice :lol: I am in the process of fitting a pair of radiator valves to a bathroom towel radiator which I recently purchased from Hudson Reed. I have connected the radiator valves to the towel radiator using PTFE tape and some bathroom silicone. However...