Radiator tails - where to buy decent ones from ?

[shd1970]

So another project that I’m working on is replacing some of my radiators

I was planning to replace with some new tails however it doesn’t look like they are easily nor readily available unless you buy six Lock shields for example and just use the tails which is a bit wasteful

Is anyone aware of where I can buy some good quality tails from as it looks like the likes of Drayton et cetera do not sell them and nor do Screwfix or Toolstation?

TIA

 

[denso13]

What size?

Replacement Radiator Valve Tail

This 1/2" replacement radiator valve tail comes supplied with a pre-crimped nut and olive, making radiator repairs or installations more straightforward. It provides a reliable connection for your radiator valve, ensuring a secure, leak-free fit.The pre-crimped components save you time and...

www.toolstation.com

 

[shd1970]

What size?

Replacement Radiator Valve Tail

This 1/2" replacement radiator valve tail comes supplied with a pre-crimped nut and olive, making radiator repairs or installations more straightforward. It provides a reliable connection for your radiator valve, ensuring a secure, leak-free fit.The pre-crimped components save you time and...

www.toolstation.com

Yes, that is the size @denso13 and I had previously seen those but was put off by the poor reviews and that they were unbranded

 

[denso13]

Yes, that is the size @denso13 and I had previously seen those but was put off by the poor reviews and that they were unbranded

There isn't much, if anything, that can go wrong to be honest.

 

[dal5band]

Ask any passing plumber - every time they replace a valve they often connect to the existing tail so the new one is chucked in the spares box. I have some lying about and I am just a DIY.

 

[shd1970]

Ask any passing plumber - every time they replace a valve they often connect to the existing tail so the new one is chucked in the spares box. I have some lying about and I am just a DIY.

A good idea @dal5band i didn’t think of that
I’ve bought 6 new lockshields now so all sorted but thanks for the reply

 

[dilalio]

Lol.
Better to replace the valves than the tails!