Stupid question sorry, I just can't work out what this thing is - there's a TRV on the other end of the radiator so I'm guessing it's a lockshield valve? It has a decorative cap, but no spindle or any sort of mechanism that I can see, and it's started dripping very slowly. What should I do?
Where is the leak coming from exactly ?
The valve will be able to shut off ,think you may need a hexagonal wrench ( Allen key ) to do it. Or if you look down the hexagonal shaped hole , there may be a slot for a screwdriver. I am not familiar with that particular valve ,but it's likely one of the aforementioned.
Where is the leak coming from exactly ?
The valve will be able to shut off ,think you may need a hexagonal wrench ( Allen key ) to do it. Or if you look down the hexagonal shaped hole , there may be a slot for a screwdriver. I am not familiar with that particular valve ,but it's likely one of the aforementioned.
It looks rather like a Danfoss RAS-C2 lockshield, though mine are not that shape. It might possibly be a copy by some other make.
Yes, you can adjust it with an allen hey. I forget the size, it will be metric, you get one in every pack. I expect Danfoss will tell you the size. Tie one to your radiator bleed key and hang it under the boiler for next time.
if a lockshield starts leaking, it will usually stop if you tightly turn it either fully open, or fully closed. Then you can have it replaced at a convenient time. You could DIY or ask around for a local plumber by personal recommendation (not an advertising website)
I'm a bit surprised it leaks, as it is good quality and not very old.
Edit:
Looking again, i think it is some other make. Posibly supplied with the towel rail?
Just wrap the threads to the cap with some ptfe and the cap will seal then cancel the pro - but don't tell him I told you. ( nice to see hemp used on the other end of the valve - into the rad - shame it wasn't cleaned off tho')
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