Bauhaus RADVS2 towel rail valve leaking

[Vik123]

Hi

This valve is leaking just under the square cap. If I want to take the cap off to try to tighten the nut underneath it do I just pull on it?

Thanks
Vik123

 

[moonlight]

Do you mean the dust cap? Any pictures?

 

[Vik123]

Do you mean the dust cap? Any pictures?

I think that's what you call it. This is what it looks like:

Radiator Valves Bathroom Heat Control | Sanctuary Bathrooms

Full range of radiator valves and heating elements - thermostatic, straight and angled. Great prices, in stock and fast delivery from Sanctuary Bathrooms.

www.sanctuary-bathrooms.co.uk

 

[JCplumb]

I think that's what you call it. This is what it looks like:

Radiator Valves Bathroom Heat Control | Sanctuary Bathrooms

Full range of radiator valves and heating elements - thermostatic, straight and angled. Great prices, in stock and fast delivery from Sanctuary Bathrooms.

www.sanctuary-bathrooms.co.uk

Certainly looks like it just pulls off, look for a grub screw, if you don't find one or a hole(possibly with a cap on) then you can be pretty sure it just pulls off.

 

[Vik123]

I spoke with Crosswater and apparently once the valve goes it needs to be replaced!

Therefore, is it possible to change the two valves on an upstairs radiator without having to drain the whole system?

 

[Gasmk1]

How old as they have a five year warranty,
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I would be looking at different valves as they should be repairable,

 

[Vik123]

How old as they have a five year warranty,
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I would be looking at different valves as they should be repairable,

They are 4 years old, they are sending out a set of replacements which I intended on fitting. But maybe you are right, it might save more hassle down the line fitting better valves. Any suggestions as to which?

 

[Vik123]

The replacement arrived as pictured. The arrow in the first pic shows where it has been leaking.

The red highlight shows where i intend putting ptfe tape.

Do you think i should attach the bottom first or the top?

Thanks!

 

[JCplumb]

Don't put PTFE on where you have coloured in red, those threads aren't the part that create the watertight seal, PTFE there won't influence any leaks. Bottom first as the union fitting can go in slightly skewed if needed and still create a seal.
If you feel a need to use PTFE (as most DIYers do ) put a couple of wraps on the olive.

 

[Vik123]

Don't put PTFE on where you have coloured in red, those threads aren't the part that create the watertight seal, PTFE there won't influence any leaks. Bottom first as the union fitting can go in slightly skewed if needed and still create a seal.
If you feel a need to use PTFE (as most DIYers do ) put a couple of wraps on the olive.

Great, thanks for that!