the radiator in the bedroom is leaking, I have got a new air valve as I thought that was the problem but on closer inspection the fitting has corroded. Can I patch it up or is it a new radiator I will need?
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show us a photo & we might be able to give you an idea..
Sounds like the fitting needs replacing, not the rad.
The bleed fitting is usually brass.
Its usually the steel surounding part of the rad which has corroded.
However, its often possible to make a water tight seal with a new brass fitting although some skill is often need in using the right jointing material.
Anyway a new rad is usually no more costly to buy than a weekly tankfull of petrol.
Tony
Its usually the steel surounding part of the rad which has corroded.
However, its often possible to make a water tight seal with a new brass fitting although some skill is often need in using the right jointing material.
Anyway a new rad is usually no more costly to buy than a weekly tankfull of petrol.
Tony
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i think you will find they are very rarely brass.
a replacement may well be.
there is no point generalising on the cost of a new radiator.
I agree. I ain't seen many rad valves made of brass(don't think I've seen any) and, Ive fitted one or two in my time.
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