Connecting values to towel radiator help needed

[DIYnovice1]

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Hi there. I’ve installed a new towel radiator and I’m trying to fit the valves but I’ve come unstuck and need some help.

I’ve bought new angled valves to replace the old ones but I can’t connect them. I think I’m missing something.

They are the right size to screw into the bottom of the radiator, but the valve head is too big so it’s not a tight join

the radiator comes with a connector but the valve dont tighten on them.

See pictures. Apologies if this is something really obvious. Am I missing a connector?

Thanks in advance

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[cjg]

sorry don t see your problem. you have nut and olive on the trv, put it on and tighten?

 

[DIYnovice1]

Thanks for the reply! Yes you’re right I can screw in the trv and the other valve but not fully tight as the end butts up against the bottom of the radiator

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[ShaunCorbs]

😂 there should be another tail same as the other side

 

[DIYnovice1]

😂 there should be another tail same as

Yes both sides have tails but I’m not sure how to tighten the trv valve onto it. It just slides off currently Am I missing a connector?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Sorry I’m not sure what you mean

You should have two tails like with the trv that go into the rad

 

[Ben-gee]

Your picture in post #5 is how you do it.
Slide the valve onto the smooth tail, yes it can just fall off again, but then you tighten it with a spanner and the copper olive is compressed - this not only makes a water tight seal but it also stops the valve falling off!

 

[cjg]

I DON"T BELEVE IT, its got to be a some one taking the p.

 

[DIYnovice1]

Your picture in post #5 is how you do it.
Slide the valve onto the smooth tail, yes it can just fall off again, but then you tighten it with a spanner and the copper olive is compressed - this not only makes a water tight seal but it also stops the valve falling off!

Thanks for your help

 

[DIYnovice1]

I DON"T BELEVE IT, it’s got to be a some one taking the p.

Thanks for your helpful comment

 

[cjg]

sorry don t see your problem. you have nut and olive on the trv, put it on and tighten?

as my post yesterday told you what to do,