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Thought I'd update this. Good news is the joints seem to be ok! BUT... Radiator has had it unfortunately :( I am getting a pinprick leak at the corner of the Rad - corrosion I think so new Radiator it is tomorrow! I did try sealing it with Fernox LS-X but it still drips, so...

Success! I had to abandon the free method as I was getting no where fast. I nipped out to Screwfix and bought the Hex key in newboys post and it came off in seconds with a bit of brute force :) just shows you, you have to have the right tools for the job. I just need to make sure...

[/url] Cheers newboy, if my free method does not work I'll consider them.

I have been some digging on the forum in the meantime and came across this. Use 2 pairs of grips to tighten the valve on to the tail - really tight - then turn the nut that is on the tail. It will unscrew. No idea if that will work but will give it a shot!

Cheers John, got some ptfe tape knocking about and I think it's 1/2" AF as that is what's on my new Valve packaging. I am sure I'll struggle to get it off! looks like it's been on there for a hundred years :lol:

Hi John, Thanks again, it has this however my allen keys are puny.

Bump. Problem :( I bought a new valve however I can't remove the Rad tail to fit it :oops: Here's me thinking it would be straightforward! Any ideas?

Lovely stuff Pal. :) I'll have a go at that tomorrow although I've tied the ball cock up in the small tank and that does seem to have stopped any more water coming out when I 'mess' with the elbow joint.

Thanks again john. I shall be tackling this in the morning now I have stopped the leak fully. I'll be changing the valve too and following your method. Any ideas which is the header tank and how to empty it :oops: I have two in the loft - one big one and a small one!

Cheers John, it is well past it's sell by date to be fair but until funds allow it will have to stay like that. I'll pop down to the local diy shop and get myself a 10mm Compression Elbow. I am hoping to sort it myself as it doesn't now seem a massive task, I'll take a trip to the loft...

Hi Fellas, Hoping someone can help us out here quick as it's leaking pretty bad and I am supposed to be going out later! Cut to the chase. Elbow is leaking from where the copper pipe enters, I can't tighten it at all - all it does is spin around, there is also a slight side to side...

I did that taking it out :oops: although in my defence I was going to replace it anyhow but never thought you couldn't get them easily enough. I am not sure on the Thermostat to be honest. We are taking the whole Element with us to B&Q tomorrow but I have a feeling they will be unable to...

Yep correct, Blyss is the make too. We are going B&Q tomorrow to see. Not 100% it's the Element to be honest it's just a punt and replacing would hopefully fix it at little cost. I don't see a reset switch anywhere unless it's tucked away hidden.

Hi, We have a Electric fire that has suddenly stopped heating and we would like to replace the Elements but we can't find a replacement anywhere :( The fire is a year or two old and is no longer sold I believe. It is a Carolina Wall Hung Electric Fire bought from B&Q I think ( it was...

Hi Jimbo, thanks for that. Depth of damage is around 2-3mm I'd say, off to the local DIY store today to buy the products so I want to get the correct gear for the job. I just thought, what bonding plaster should I use - any? and should I forget about using Hardwall now?

Hi all. I am after some pointers on how to sort my wall out in readiness for re decorating. On pulling off the old wallpaper it has took of the plaster and basically left it in a tatty state. Pic here of main area of damage I was thinking about going about it this way. 1...