Hi
I've just fitted a new radiator & the bleed valve is leaking. I don't have the receipt so can't take the rad back. Any idea of the best way to fix the leak?
The actual valve itself or the "bit you screwed in to the rad". Sorry to appear condescending but I really can't remember what it's called at this precise moment.
It should have had a O ring to provide the seal. Did it? You also have to screw them in quite hard. Perhaps it just needs tighetning up a bit.
Also the bleed valve should have it's own rubber seal. If not fitted it won't do up properly.
If your radiator is brand new then you should not need a receipt, go back from where you bought it and explain the problem, they may even have spares lying around because many radiator manufacturers supply merchants with spares in case the radiator may have been supplied with parts missing. It happens quite a lot. If this does not appeal, then if leaking from a thread wrap p.t.f.e. tape around the thread and reseat.
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