JSL
Joined: 13 Jul 2006
Posts: 2
Location: Hertfordshire,
United Kingdom
Thanked: 0 times
|
 Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:36 pm Post Subject: Radiator connection leaking |
 
|
|
Hi, I\\\'ve just fitted a AGL Towel Rail in place of the existing Rad in my bathroom using a new Drayton TRV4. The problem I have is that where the valve connector goes into the Towel Rail will not seal! I have removed and refitted 6 times using various quantities of PTFE tape and Green Boss but every time there is a slight leak. The thread appears good on both the connector and towel rail, and it hasn\\\'t been cross threaded! It looks to be a tapered thead (can anyone confirm this) so \\\'ought\\\' to seal when tightened. Any suggestions for my next attempt? Thanks in advance |
|
Gasguru
Joined: 09 Sep 2005
Posts: 3563
Location: London,
United Kingdom
Thanked: 17 times
|
| Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:47 pm Post Subject: |
|
|
Most towel radiators are badly designed and often have only a few threads, getting them watertight is a common problem. 
Wind the PTFE to form a taper, in this way as the tail is screwed in the PTFE will form a "washer" as it backs up on the thread. Don't go too mad tightening it up as you may strip the threads. |
|
Nige F
Joined: 28 Jun 2005
Posts: 7494
Location: United Kingdom
Thanked: 31 times
|
|
Forum Index
Help
Register Free
Bookmarks
Search
Login
