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Union Valve Extension tails

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:57 am    Post Subject:
Union Valve Extension tails
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I just bought 2 Union valve extension tails to fit a radiator. can anyone tell me how the O ring section should be connected up? Thanks
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Photo please. Either that or some words that make sense.
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If it isn't completely obvious, you bought the wrong size. More rad valves are the silly ones with 15mm compression rather than 3/4" union joints now. (where if there's no give in the pipes, you can't get the rad out)
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