Red shutoff taps on TF1

[Sponge]

The red shut off taps on my filter could do with reorientating to make them more accessible, is this something I could do? Or is it a job for a gas safe person?

They're currently facing to the left, but I need them facing more out/to the right.

 

[Dan Robinson]

You don't need to be gas safe.

 

[Sponge]

Thanks.

So, is it a simple matter of loosening the nuts top and bottom (above & below), rotate the valve and retighten nuts?

 

[Agile]

Yes, but to prevent losing too much water you will need to reduce the system pressure to zero and have a towel ready to catch any drips!

Tony

 

[Sponge]

Thanks.

System drained and towels ready!

 

[Sponge]

Valves moved and connections carefully re-tightened. However, upon re-pressurising I detected a leak between the in/out port and the upper valve fitting. I tried tightening it a little more, but it didn't help. So I took it apart and found the rubber washer is goosed.

I think it's been like that a while, hence all the plumber's mate around the joint.

I want to replace the washer, but I'm having no joy finding somewhere to buy it (online). Can anyone help?

 

[Sponge]

I emailed Fernox and they're posting me some washers free of charge.

 

[Terry7556]

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