Hi,
Probably been asked before, but no harm in asking again .
As a competent DIY'er, I've got to drain the oil fired central heating system to plumb four new radiators into the 15mm copper pipe work. I've always used PTFE tape and jointing compound on all my joints, but It's a pain in the ass, and adds quite a bit of time to the job at my pace.
With modern rad valves (all Peglar) and olives, do any of you just rely on the olive to do its job, or do you not take the risk and use the tape and JC ??
Cheers,
Graeme.
Probably been asked before, but no harm in asking again .
As a competent DIY'er, I've got to drain the oil fired central heating system to plumb four new radiators into the 15mm copper pipe work. I've always used PTFE tape and jointing compound on all my joints, but It's a pain in the ass, and adds quite a bit of time to the job at my pace.
With modern rad valves (all Peglar) and olives, do any of you just rely on the olive to do its job, or do you not take the risk and use the tape and JC ??
Cheers,
Graeme.