quick question about testing for leaks

[reeves1985]

Just a quick question

I currently have my bathroom rad off for re tile and decided to change rad for towel rail

This required a slight bit of modification to the pipework which has now been completed
What I would like to know is is there a quick simple way to test the joints for leaks without connecting the new towel rail
Because atm they are capped off with valves so whilst the system is now back in operation temporarily the return side won't have any water in the pipes to see if it leaks

Can I just connect the flow and return together to test whilst the retype is finished or is it not that simple?,

 

[Killy Bing]

Return will have also filled back up, its all connected.

you can put a 1/2 flexi hose onto the valves, open into a bucket to bleed any air through and make sure it is filled to that point.

 

[Best]

The water pressure is on all the pipework, doesn't matter what pipes or flows or returns.

 

[reeves1985]

Thanks buddy
I just realised it was a bit of a daft question when I put a bucket under it and opened the valve

At least it seems leak free

 

[Killy Bing]

If its a sealed system makesure to give it a top up

 

[Ermintrude]

Questions only silly when u don't ask

 

[reeves1985]

Systems been run up and bled then topped up
will need to be drained again after everything is done and towel rail installed properly
But on the plus side at least I know my soldering is fine

It gives you a sense of satisfaction rather than using the dit favourite push fit

 

[kay-jay]

well done for doing it the right way.

 

[Riley]

Also add inhibitor to keep your lovely new rad lovely