Rad valves

[Dannyparty92]

Yesterday removed rad removed valves from the tails and all the rubber seals have perished and split so I need to remove the valves. But on the tails there doesent seem to be any where for me to put some adjustables round to remove the old tail? Also is 3/4" the size of all radiator tail tappings? Thank you

 

[Whn1]

Most are 3/4 but usually trvs are 1/2 and some brands of lockshields. What rubber seals do you mean? Some have seals in the tail, is that what you mean? Put a photo up if you can.

 

[dancinplumba]

rad tappings are mainly 1/2"

 

[Dannyparty92]

Yeah rubbers in the tail so I need to replace the tails. I ment the tappings in the radiator there all 3/4" ain't they?

 

[Whn1]

Yup, unless its something special, try just ptfe'n it up and giving it a crank.

 

[Dannyparty92]

Thanks. So any ideas on how to remove the old tails it looks like its just thread then the tail no where to put some adjustables on?

 

[dancinplumba]

Yup, unless its something special, try just ptfe'n it up and giving it a crank.

really ?

 

[herbert]

Is it the big Allen key inside the tail?

 

[Whn1]

really ?

Really what? I'm struggling to keep my eyes open.. What am I saying?

 

[Dannyparty92]

Not sure I'm guessing as it ain't got any places to put adjustables on it is. I think I have one of those Allen keys in my bag somewhere but if I haven't is there any possible way of doing it with a set of grips?