Screwfix alan key size for lockshield fitting

[AndyNC]

Hi All,

I'm fitting new radiators and found that the lockshield valves I bought from Screwfix need a smaller alan key than the one in my tool kit. Does anyone know what size it is. It their product 33920if that helps.

Cheers

Andy

 

[JohnD]

where does this allen key go? In the throat of the tail?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/angled-radiator-valve-chrome-15mm-x/33920?_requestid=213754

 

[Whitespirit66]

A step wrench is useful to have. Will fit all the sizes.

http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/radiato...gleBase&utm_medium=GB&utm_campaign=GoogleBase

 

[JohnD]

yes, I got a Monument one of them

big advantage is that if your ratchet handle won't get the old tail out, you can use a tommy bar and a length of scaffold pole.

I don't think the steel is anything special, though.

 

[Whitespirit66]

Didn't bother with the ratchet. Another 15 quid, and more unecessary weight in the tool bag. I just use my adjustable spanner on the flats of the step wrench to tighten.

 

[JohnD]

oh yes, but I mean, I bought mine to get out some very old tails that were held in by age, rust and boss white.

 

[AndyNC]

Thank for the answers.

It's the one required to screw the valve into the radiator. I think it's about 10mm.

Only changing two raditors and moving some around. Just bought a house that I found had a single pipe system and some massive radiators (probably because of the system). I'm changing it to a two pipe system and moving a couple of radiators to suit the room sizes.

As I'm only fitting two radiators I won't need a universal tool. Lukily I'm still in rental so I'll take my set of alan keys up 10mm round tommorow and try those.


Cheers