Hi I am trying to find a radiator spud /tail wrench to fit my 3/4 bps radiator tails but don't know which one I need , I have the alankey one that fits my 1/2 bps tails/spuds but it's to small to fit my 3/4 tail/spuds any one help please , I have fully restored some Victorian 3/4 bps radiator valves even had to get the rubber washer from USA as no one in uk had rubber washer bigger Nuff now gone to fit them and can't get the tails/spuds in the rads ..and it's getting cold so really need to get the cast iron rads in
Looking for right radiator wrench / spud wrench for 3/4 bps
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I wouldn't rely on there being a standard.
On the rare occasions I've needed to do the bigger valves I've found a tapering cold chisel with a rectangular section which does the job.
You could probably use the outside of a pressed-steel type tubular spanner - always used to be "Melco" and be quite cheap in a set.
On the rare occasions I've needed to do the bigger valves I've found a tapering cold chisel with a rectangular section which does the job.
You could probably use the outside of a pressed-steel type tubular spanner - always used to be "Melco" and be quite cheap in a set.
Don't look as though Monument do the double ended step tool.
If you anywhere near Bath you could borrow mine, the one in the link should do.
http://toolstoday.co.uk/product/31799/monument-2048e-radiator-stepped-wrench-and-ratchet?cat=1694
If you anywhere near Bath you could borrow mine, the one in the link should do.
http://toolstoday.co.uk/product/31799/monument-2048e-radiator-stepped-wrench-and-ratchet?cat=1694
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Would have expected it too yes.
They used to make a double ended one similar to this.
http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/radiator-step-wrench-241-38
They used to make a double ended one similar to this.
http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/radiator-step-wrench-241-38
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It's BSPT British standard pipe thread. No wonder you cant find any bps.
I have a 14mm allen key that has been ground to a taper. I find it fits most valves.
I put bsp but computer changed it sorry doh
It's BSPT British standard pipe thread. No wonder you cant find any bps.
I have a 14mm allen key that has been ground to a taper. I find it fits most valves.
there is cheaper ones on eBay it was just a example plus I need one that comes with a wrench you seeThe plumworld one will do as I expect the OP has the internal lugs.
£20 quid cheaper than ebay as well
yes but two male drives will not fit together need a female one
You can buy a sq adapter socket in halfords for a few quid.
Personally I would use a pair of grips or an adjustable spanner, or even a pair of stilsons same we we used to in the good ole days, unless you have hundreds to do.
I certainly wouldn't chuck 20notes on something that may never get used again.
Personally I would use a pair of grips or an adjustable spanner, or even a pair of stilsons same we we used to in the good ole days, unless you have hundreds to do.
I certainly wouldn't chuck 20notes on something that may never get used again.
very true I will see if I can find a adapter online thanks if not the old adjustable will have to come out
You should have an extension bar in you socket set use it the other way round
if not I'm sure a soket or something will fit.DIYnot Local
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