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Doubt it will leak even if the olive was shafted. I used V2 Jet jointing compound lol. Take heed plumbers

Okay I did have that it mind but where does it end hey lol. I was going to cut it with the junior axe saw but thought I don't want to risk the pipework getting chewed up. I did try pliers but it wasn't having it. My next rad that's needs attention doesn't get hot, just loop warm, both valves...

Thanks, I already done the job earlier. Didn't go in blind but still came across minor problems as u can imagine. Lock shield valve caps on all the rads had rusty screws and couldn't take them off but just hoped they shut off by turning fully right. Released the pressure from the bleed valve I...

Thanks for all the help NOT

Just to add to the above. I am keen on DIY especially plumbing, about 10 years ago i tried to get on a heating engineers course in Bolton Manchester but due to lack of government funding the centre closed down so i was gutted. Ended up going down the IT route which i regret in some ways as it...

Hi all, I am not a plumber/engineer so appreciate any help. I am wanting to change a rad valve downstairs on a pressurised combi system. I have watched several videos on the Tube but cant decide which is the best way to do it without doing a complete drain down which is time consuming. My...