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by markemerson
Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Radiator help.
Replies: 7
Views: 2898

[quote="nitro23456"]I presume you have tried to tighten it!![/quote]

:) Yup. Twice now. It's a very slight drip - it wouldn't fill an egg cup in a day.

Thanks to everyone for the advice. Much appreciated.
by markemerson
Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Radiator help.
Replies: 7
Views: 2898

[quote="Steve the gas"]Hi,

From the tone of your post , I would get a plumber in to do this.[/quote]

I think you may be right. I am a complete amateur. Final question... any idea on how much the job should cost? If it is just as described above?

Thanks again.
by markemerson
Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Radiator help.
Replies: 7
Views: 2898

[quote="stoneyboy"]markemerson, The washer in the drain valve has gone hard and or split. Drain down the system by fitting a hose on the leaking drain point. Once its stopped emptying you will need to remove the knurled ring and undo the square ended shaft completely, this will then give y...
by markemerson
Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:32 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Radiator help.
Replies: 7
Views: 2898

Radiator help.

Apologies in advance. I am totally new to DIY and don't know one end of a spanner from the other :oops: The kitchen radiator seems to be leaking around what I guess is a valve for draining the system (?) Can this be easily fixed? Would it be costly to call in a pro and have it replaced? I'm happy to...
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