plastic caps of radiator valves All aspects of plumbing questions and answers, help, tips and information

[sallyh]

Hi

the plastic tops of my radiator valves need replacing as they are filthy and i cant get them clean. I can only seem to find the whole valve which is £££. Does anyone know if I can buy the plastic parts anywhere?
thanks
Sally

[ALDA]

REMOVE, PAINT AND REPLACE.
USE PLASTICOAT SPRAY PAINT.

[htg engineer]

A clue as to the make and model may help answer this post.

[sallyh]

Hi

its honeywell and i think it must be the VT117E model. dificult to see for the old plaster all over them
thanks

[htg engineer]

Had a look and the replacemant caps are the same price as the whole valve - is ALDA's suggestiong a possiblity or are they too far gone ?

[ALDA]

SALLY,

REMOVE CAPS.
PLACE IN PAN AND COVER WITH STRONG VINIGER/WATER SOLUTION.
BRING TO THE BOIL AND THEN REDUCE TO A SIMMER UNTIL DEPOSITS LOOSEN.
CAPS MAY THEN BE REUSEABLE AS IS,
OR
SPRAY AS PREVIOUSLY SUGGESTED TO IMPROVE.

I SHOULD HAVE BEEN A COOK!!!

ALDA