Leaking radiator on which I closed the valve

[Darren Jackson]

And whereabouts is your location, We're not as expensive as some people think you know! It is often cheaper to get a pro in once than 3 or 4 failed DIY attempts, flood damage and knackered boiler as a result...

 

[ShaunCorbs]

There was no need for that

We're only thinking what would be the safest and quickest method of solving the problem for you no need to throw your toys out

Simple something a beginner diyer could do

Evo-Stik 007 All-in-One Sealant & Adhesive Black 290ml

Remove the trv head and cover the pin and top of the trv body in that

 

[DiamondHead]

There was no need for that

We're only thinking what would be the safest and quickest method of solving the problem for you no need to throw your toys out

Simple something a beginner diyer could do

Evo-Stik 007 All-in-One Sealant & Adhesive Black 290ml

Remove the trv head and cover the pin and top of the trv body in that

Right well anyway BINGO. Thanks man. OK so no need to undo the nut or remove the valve. Just this. I hope this simple solution works! It's £8.50 on Ebay. This means you're saying that pressure is NOT an issue, right?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

My apologies. I didn't mean to include you actually. Read back up the thread and you'll notice a good portion of bitching and Nuremberg Trials! My response was perfectly justified. And fun!

Right well anyway BINGO. Thanks man. OK so no need to undo the nut or remove the valve. Just this. I hope this simple solution works! It's £8.50 on Ebay. This means you're saying that pressure is NOT an issue, right?

If it's just dripping out slightly will be fine if it's spraying out all over the place need a new valve or cap it off

The only guaranteed way is to either replace the valve or cap it off

 

[Lou]

Keep it polite everyone please else I will have to lock the thread and put it in the well of doom!

Thanks for understanding guys!

 

[jtsplumbing]

If it's just dripping out slightly will be fine if it's spraying out all over the place need a new valve or cap it off

The only guaranteed way is to either replace the valve or cap it off

Right well anyway BINGO. Thanks man. OK so no need to undo the nut or remove the valve. Just this. I hope this simple solution works! It's £8.50 on Ebay. This means you're saying that pressure is NOT an issue, right?

2 x compression caps will cost a lot less than £8.50 and as long as you drain system very easy to fit, anyone with some common sense & a couple of spanners can do it

 

[ShaunCorbs]

2 x compression caps will cost a lot less than £8.50 and as long as you drain system very easy to fit, anyone with some common sense & a couple of spanners can do it

Op doesn't want to drain or freeze the system

 

[DiamondHead]

If it's just dripping out slightly will be fine if it's spraying out all over the place need a new valve or cap it off

The only guaranteed way is to either replace the valve or cap it off

Well it's a constant drip rather than spray. I have tied a cloth around it for now. I'll get some of that special sealant you showed me and see if it lasts. And make a note that if it doesn't the next step is a bit more radical and may cost me a week's money because, from what I gather here, either of those jobs could be more than I can handle. I thought you meant originally that it was simply a case of removing one valve and replacing it. Those ones on the left only cost a fiver on Ebay. I guess one can find the solution in a forum like this and then look for actual directions on YouTube or somewhere. Thanks for your sane advice and clarity. The internet eh?

 

[jtsplumbing]

Op doesn't want to drain or freeze the system

have to leave it leaking then ! He's just after a free repair off someone, claims to have no money but can spend £8 on eBay.

 

[DiamondHead]

Keep it polite everyone please else I will have to lock the thread and put it in the well of doom!

Thanks for understanding guys!

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