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Hi yes that is what I have done and stops leak a bit . I assume I’d need to drain system to replace valves ? Thanks

Sorry realise pictures aren’t great. This is the valve ( both ends same ) .

Hi sorry for delay here is pictures after removal of head .

Black mortar so should be soft ( but dusty )

Morning everyone . As you can see my photo I have some ugly surface mounted sockets and trunking . There will be plaster and black mortar underneath - I was going to tackle by hand to minimise the dust ( the room is empty) . Appreciate your advice on undertaking this job . Thanks

Ok will do thanks

They are leaking from the thread they are leaking from directly under the cross thread head you turn ( ie the thread shown in picture same on both sides )

Thanks thought as much . Would I need to drain down entire system to replace ? A plumber is due to do some work in January so without replacing ( if not straightforward for me ) what would be recommendation to minimise leak , thanks for any advice

I have a new old house and discovered leaking towel rail valves ( after a day in house ) . I was going to isolate it to resolve leaks but the valves are unfamiliar to me the cross heads turn in both direction but cannot seem to identify a normal lock shield nut to switch off any help would be...