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Hi All, ivw done a bit of DIY plumbing throughout the years and never have i had so much hassle as i have today.
My wife purchased one of these
It didn't come with valves so I popped into my local plumbers merchants yesterday and was told the below would do the job.
I've never seen a thread like that before (it almost looks like it's serated) so wasn't sure if can put PTFE tape on it or not.
I put the tape on, and it started leaking.
I took the tape off, reapplied with even more tape this time and it still leaked.
I then took it off, and this time applied joint compound only with no tape, and it held for about 15 mins and then started leaking.
I also don't have any drain valves on any of the rads and have a Combi therefore it's a nightmare draining the system down and getting soaked everything it's like the Trevi Fountain!
Anybody have any ideas what's going on?
I'm nipping it up nice a tight and when it leaks I'm trying to tighten up even more with it on the wall and it ends up going to max with no more ability to tighten.
I've been at it all day, had the rad off and back on the wall about 5 times and sprayed with the Fountain each time also.....
I'm wondering if I need to purchase the valves off that website but have just spent 30.00 these ones.....
My wife purchased one of these
Santorini Anthracite Flat Panel Heated Towel Rail 650x400mm
Keep your bathroom towels warm with this Santorini Anthracite Flat Panel Heated Towel Rail 650x400mm. Made from high-quality materials and available at a competitive price.
www.bathroommountain.co.uk
It didn't come with valves so I popped into my local plumbers merchants yesterday and was told the below would do the job.
I've never seen a thread like that before (it almost looks like it's serated) so wasn't sure if can put PTFE tape on it or not.
I put the tape on, and it started leaking.
I took the tape off, reapplied with even more tape this time and it still leaked.
I then took it off, and this time applied joint compound only with no tape, and it held for about 15 mins and then started leaking.
I also don't have any drain valves on any of the rads and have a Combi therefore it's a nightmare draining the system down and getting soaked everything it's like the Trevi Fountain!
Anybody have any ideas what's going on?
I'm nipping it up nice a tight and when it leaks I'm trying to tighten up even more with it on the wall and it ends up going to max with no more ability to tighten.
I've been at it all day, had the rad off and back on the wall about 5 times and sprayed with the Fountain each time also.....
I'm wondering if I need to purchase the valves off that website but have just spent 30.00 these ones.....