Quick question - radiator issue!

[BillyWilson]

Basically, im a plasterer by trade and quite often the need arises to remove and refit radiators which has never really proved an issue in the past - however, whilst removing a radiator yesterday the valve at the lockshield end just dropped off the actual pipe - now my question is - are these valves just fitted to the pipe work by way of a soldered joint? and if they are, how difficult would this type of joint be for your average diy'er?

Cheers in advance for any responses

 

[seco services]

valves are connected to the pipes by a compression nut/olive

 

[BillyWilson]

ok - what im left with at the moment is a plain pipe, how exactly do I go about refitting the valve?

 

[seco services]

check the pipe is undamaged that maybe why it fell off.
i take it has pulled the olive off as well, may not of been tight enough.
clean the pipe , wirewool etc.
slide the nut on, then the new olive and then the valve and tighten.
don't over tighten or you'll just crush the olive.

 

[BillyWilson]

I didnt even notice an olive so that right there must be the issue!

Thanks for the speedy responses seco, much appreciated

 

[seco services]

unscrew the nut off the valve it must be in their, but it will be damaged and a new one required.

 

[BillyWilson]

surprised how straight forward the fix is - really thought there was more to it! but im not complaining

 

[seco services]

easy providing the pipes ok and new olive.