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Small rad leak

  • 18-09-2016 11:39am
    #1
    RebelButtMunch
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    Hi. I've a small intermittent leak coming from an old rad valve. I think it's coming from the pipe from the floor intro the valve. Anyway it all looks ancient gunbarrell and I don't fancy my chances of taking it apart and putting it back together successfully. It's there something on the market for sealing it ? Thanks


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    uck51js9zml2yt
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    RebelButtMunch wrote: »
    Hi. I've a small intermittent leak coming from an old rad valve. I think it's coming from the pipe from the floor intro the valve. Anyway it all looks ancient gunbarrell and I don't fancy my chances of taking it apart and putting it back together successfully. It's there something on the market for sealing it ? Thanks

    There are sealants available. We had one in a similar position and ended up getting new piping and boiler in. We were thinking about it anyway, so just got it done sooner.
    Plumber sealed it as a temporary measure but was telling me that it screws up the boiler.
    Chances are that if there's one leak visible there are more under the floor.
    Before you think it's just a plumber wanting more business. My family and in-laws families have been using him for years.


  • #3
    RebelButtMunch
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    Cedric Beautiful Taster wrote: »
    There are sealants available. We had one in a similar position and ended up getting new piping and boiler in. We were thinking about it anyway, so just got it done sooner.
    Plumber sealed it as a temporary measure but was telling me that it screws up the boiler.
    Chances are that if there's one leak visible there are more under the floor.
    Before you think it's just a plumber wanting more business. My family and in-laws families have been using him for years.

    Cheers. I dont have a header tank, so I can't easily add anything to the system. I bought some putty that hardens. I'll give it a go and see if it stops the leak.


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    uck51js9zml2yt
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    RebelButtMunch wrote: »
    Cheers. I dont have a header tank, so I can't easily add anything to the system. I bought some putty that hardens. I'll give it a go and see if it stops the leak.

    If your in Dublin I can give you the name of my plumber if you want.


  • #5
    RebelButtMunch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,385 ✭✭✭RebelButtMunch


    Cedric Beautiful Taster wrote: »
    If your in Dublin I can give you the name of my plumber if you want.

    Thanks Cedric Beautiful Taster. I spent this evening washing the wheelie bin out, I think some grease leaked from a bag. It was stinking! :eek:
    A cup of tea and a sit down now for this evening. I'll give the rad a whirl tomorrow. If I cant get it sorted, I'll pm you.


  • #6
    RebelButtMunch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,385 ✭✭✭RebelButtMunch


    Cedric Beautiful Taster wrote: »
    If your in Dublin I can give you the name of my plumber if you want.

    Update: I've tried, soft putty, hard setting putty, and a strange waxy/oily hemp tape. All will no luck. I'll send you a PM for that number, thanks.


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