Fitting valves to towel radiator

[jamie1976uk]

Hi.

Im replacing or old rusty panel radiator with a towel warmer. Never changed one before but thought I'd have a go. I bought the radiator from b&q but it didn't com re with and valves so I've bought those separate. I've gone to screw the valves into the radiator but they seem very loose. The installation guide says to use ptfe tape. Will that be enough to get a good seal?

Thanks for any help

J

 

[terryplumb]

Yes it should be ,if enough wraps of PTFE are applied and wound tightly in the correct direction.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

You need to put a good number of turns of tape on the threads. Approx 8 to 10. Turn it on clockwise looking at the end of the tail where it screws into rad. Do it up nice and tight.

Or use thread seal -

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Pl...les/sd2711/Tru+Blu+Pipe+Thread+Sealant/p40236

https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CIPckuzcq90CFUwWGwodN6QAzg

https://www.screwfix.com/p/la-co-la...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKCMq73dq90CFU9mGwodqmgMOg