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Leaking rad.

  • 10-05-2010 11:32am
    #1
    Notanumber
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭


    Hi,
    the shut-off valve on one of my rads is leaking from the top, the internal seal appears to be gone. If I close it completely the leak stops. The system is pessurised. My question is how do I go about replacing this? Must I drain the system and will the pressure be lost or can the pressure vessel be isolated? How is the system recharged if it must be drained? I really can't afford a plumber at the moment and would appreciate any advice.


Comments

  • #2
    Micky Dolenz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,080 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    More than likely leaking from the gland nut. This is just under the spindle.
    In the picture it is red.
    Tighten this and that should do it.



    radiator-valve-gland-nut-1.jpg


  • #3
    Notanumber
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Notanumber


    Thank you very kindly, worked a treat :D


  • #4
    johnjoe 123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 138 ✭✭johnjoe 123


    nice one micky!


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