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Agile The thread on the radiator is quite a rought thread. The radiators are a classick style from Homebase and the valves are from B&Q. I must say, I did remember that you need to turn the PTFE tape in the opposite direction on the thread as what you will screw it in. It sounds like I...

Cheers RigidRaider & tomy Yes RigidRaider, I have re-tightening the fittings to "F*** off" tight and then one more turn as well. Still the teardrop leaks. I think you chaps are correct with not enougth PTFE tape, I was a bit to carefull with putting on to much. I will redo the work...

Hope someone can help or give advise. I replaced 3 radiators with new valves. I now have the following problem: First, we refilled and bleeded the central heating system all was OK (no leaks). We turned the boiler back on, all the radiators heated up, still no leaks. We then turned the...