What connector do i need for connecting this to new radiator

[sunshinewelly]

Hi i was having my bathroom done and had the radiator taken off to be replaced with planned towel rail. Decided though to get new radiator instead. Now the old fitting was thrown out with the old radiator and I want to reconnect without having to drain system. I bought a set of connectors and one fits the one side but I need something to fit at 1/2 inch. I have a1/2 Blank on at moment. The pack of 2 connectors I bought only fit the right hand side.

 

[sunshinewelly]

I bought these last time but it's too big for the left side

Made4Trade Rigid TRV Extension Piece 1/2" x 15mm

Extendable rigid tail allows installation flexibility due to its lateral movement of up to 50mm.• 1/2" radiator connection

www.toolstation.com

 

[terryplumb]

Fit a rigid valve extension. 1/2'inch one end to go into the rad ,and 15mm tube the other ,which connects to your valve with an olive and nut.

 

[sunshinewelly]

Thermostatic TRV Radiator Valve 15mm x 1/2" BSP Adapter Replacement Tail | eBay

Simply Throw The Old Tail Away And This Will Tighten Onto Your 1/2" Radiator Valve. Simple, Cost Effective & Easy To Install.

www.ebay.co.uk

Will this work

 

[terryplumb]

Is it long enough ?
Have a look at www.BES.co.uk. website at part no 21357.
That's 60 mm long and can be cut shorter to suit.

 

[sunshinewelly]

Those seem the same dimensions as the 2 pack i bought but whilst it fitted right hand side of radiator the part that's screwed onto left hand valve is too wide. It's odd as a 1/2 blank cap does fit that end

 

[sunshinewelly]

So here is right hand side and the connector works fine but that end used a 3/4 blanking cap whilst the radiator was off. The other end and the end i am struggling with fitted a 1/2 blanking cap. The extension piece end cap is slightly too big to screw onto valve end ( i have a blanking cap on it in my photo)

 

[terryplumb]

They are not the same. The part I linked to has a half inch BSP threaded nut and olive. Yours are 3/4 union.

 

[sunshinewelly]

cheers it looks as if the specs on the one i bought from tool station are incorrect as in the reviews it states it is a 3/4 union as you have noted

 

[sunshinewelly]

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Can i check this one is the same (albeit not as long etc)

 

[terryplumb]

Yes it is.