Attaching radiator valves

[thornton_chris]

Hi,

I've just bought a new rad and need to attach the valves.

I presume I use PTFE tape but how far do I screw it in? Its got no washer so do I screw all the way in or use lots of PTFE tape and screw half way in?

Please help me coz I'm stuck!

Cheers,

Chris

 

[kirkgas]

wrap about 10-12 turns of ptfe tape round the thread, start at the valve end and go clockwise, tighten the valve right in and all should be well

 

[bengasman]

Rad tails have tapered thread, and should get tighter the further you screw them in. Gas quality teflon tape is thicker, easier to work with, and seals better.

 

[namsag]

God ben something i totally agree with you on

 

[bengasman]

God ben something i totally agree with you on

Reread the post, you must have missed something.

 

[kirkgas]

Rad tails have tapered thread, and should get tighter the further you screw them in. Gas quality teflon tape is thicker, easier to work with, and seals better.

i have used gas ptfe tape for this if it is all i have (not the other way round!!) but must admit i have never had any problems sealing a rad tail with only plumbing ptfe tape.

 

[namsag]

Only tape i will buy is one wrap. dearer but far better and easier to use

 

[bathstyle]

I too never have any problem swith standard PTFE tape, provided you do 30 wraps things should be fine