Putting Rad Back On

[PaintNDec]

Hi All,

Already removed rad for decorating.

I want to reattach the rad - I have a lockshied and TRV. The nut for the lcokshield-rad connection has no olive - I think it's called a ground fitting - so no probs connecting that I hope.

However, the TRV has nut and olive. Do I need to remove and replace olive, wrap PTFE around olive or just tighten up nut?

I'd like to just tighten nut - will it still be watertight with the "old" olive? Don't wish to wrap PTFE if at all possible in case I need to remove rad again in the future.

Thanks all!

P&D

 

[seco services]

should be ok

 

[Bahco]

The nut for the lockshield-rad connection has no olive - I think it's called a ground fitting

Not heard of that one.

 

[spacethegas]

The nut for the lockshield-rad connection has no olive - I think it's called a ground fitting

Not heard of that one.

don't be silly.

 

[PaintNDec]

Thanks guys. I'll open the TRV slowly and shut it off quicko if the nut needs tightening up.

I've only just had a Riva Advance HE 32KW installed early this month (and new rads and pipework). Can you believe that the water in the rads is rusty already? I've taken 2 rads off - one had dark green water and the other a rusty red. The installer is coming back this week to drain and put in the inhibitor. I'm amazed the water discoloured so quickly.

The installer said the lockshield connection to the rad was a ground fitting and needed no olive. Don't know how that works or makes for a water tight fitting. Wouldn't mind knowing though...?

Ta,

P&D.

 

[spacethegas]

smear the face of the ground connection with a little jointing paste.
it will be fine.