plugs for central heating

[sr72]

hi all,could somebody tell me where to get those rubber type cones which save having to drain down please.how much are they roughly?or is there a trick of the trade i think one of the olives is cranked on the radiator and would like to have a go at changing the valves without the b**lache of having to drain. i suspect its slightly risky anybody got any stories where its gone t***s up,waterfall styli?.thanks once again

 

[breezer]

hi all,could somebody tell me where to get those rubber type cones which save having to drain down

i have seen them in Q & B

 

[Bas]

Plumbers mait works well

 

[ChrisR]

SOme tank connectors have two longditudinal ribs in them for a spanner thing to turn, which makes it hard for the cone to seal well. Bas's method works, as does freezing the pipe.

 

[sr72]

SOme tank connectors have two longditudinal ribs in them for a spanner thing to turn, which makes it hard for the cone to seal well. Bas's method works, as does freezing the pipe.

say what?think you need some kip chrisr looking at the times of some of your posts.looks like its catchin up with ya average human=8 hours shuteye per 24.mindst it never gets dark int antartic does it? either that or to many STELLA

 

[ChrisR]

As far as I can tell I'm in the dark all day and all night.

The clock's an hour slow, by the way!

 

[sr72]

to chrisr- http://www.peliproducts.co.uk/

 

[ChrisR]

For cases or torches? Can never find a torch in the dark. Besides, they do USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand. No shops down here
Hmmm, it'll be morning in March sometime.

Wonder if that clock will be put right - still an hour slow.

 

[sr72]

managed to fix the radiator.used some plumbers mait to plug-somewhat cheaper than those rubber effegies .

have you been spearing for fish today chrisR?,stocking up for the big freeze!!have you tried petzl will be light in about 7 hours here.managed to fix y our clock?

 

[sr72]

how long have you got to work once the pipe is frozen

the time sponsored by breitling is 12.50PM
the clock will be right when they go back soon

 

[breezer]

depends on how high ambient temperature is.

but i think its 1/2 hr - 1hr

or 10 mins if next to an oven (assuming the oven is on)

 

[ChrisR]

how long have you got to work once the pipe is frozen

About 9 months, but with global warming it could be a bit less.

 

[kevplumb]

wouldnt bet on 1/2 hour breezer