Leaking radiator on which I closed the valve

[DiamondHead]

I have a radiator on the landing that was leaking on the right hand end beneath the temperature dial 6 months ago and I was advised to turn the valve on the other end off because I don't use the radiator and it was either that or replace parts. Problem solved. Until now when the valve itself, on the left end, is also leaking. There's some brown gunk in the water too. The valve is closed tight but there's still a constant drip. It was fine until now. Perhaps a pressure problem? Anyway, I could use some advice on how to seal it. Or a better suggestion even. Cheers.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Your only way now is to change the rad valve as it sounds like the rubber o ring that seals the pin has started to fail

Sorry to say

 

[rpm]

Who advised that. At best it is a short term solution.

 

[DiamondHead]

Your only way now is to change the rad valve as it sounds like the rubber o ring that seals the pin has started to fail

Sorry to say

Oh drat! Well I can't afford to get someone else to do the job. Is it easy to replace providing I can undo the nut and remove the old one? It may be a few weeks before I can afford to buy a new one. Since I don't use this radiator do you think I should just replace the smaller valve on the left end? Or should I buy a whole set and replace both in case the pressure builds up again and the new ring goes? I know they both need to be replaced at some point. Depends how easy the job is! Is there anything else I need to be aware of? Thanks.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Do you know what system you have ?

Combi boiler
Or cylinder?

 

[DiamondHead]

Do you know what system you have ?

Combi boiler
Or cylinder?

There's a boiler. So I guess that will be a combi boiler.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

any chance of a pic of the boiler?

 

[Ant Parkes]

Oh drat! Well I can't afford to get someone else to do the job. Is it easy to replace providing I can undo the nut and remove the old one? It may be a few weeks before I can afford to buy a new one. Since I don't use this radiator do you think I should just replace the smaller valve on the left end? Or should I buy a whole set and replace both in case the pressure builds up again and the new ring goes? I know they both need to be replaced at some point. Depends how easy the job is! Is there anything else I need to be aware of? Thanks.

Unfortunately, if it were that easy everyone would be doing it.

We'll wait for a picture of the boiler before giving advice I think. Perhaps another question to determine, is there tanks in the loft that are still in use?

 

[jtsplumbing]

If money is an issue are you any good at a bit of DIY ? You could drain system, remove valves from Pipes, Buy 2 x 15mm compression cap ends and blank off pipes, you will need to replace inhibitor in heating system.

 

[DiamondHead]

any chance of a pic of the boiler?

Oh that would be tricky! Easier to describe it. It's made by Ravenheat and it's about ten years old. Looks like a white box from the outside. It has a removable metal panel at the front with a hole through which to see the flame. A temperature dial at the bottom and two switches to the left of that, for turning the heating and hot water on and off.