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I have had a look at previous posts and think I know the answer to this but just before I make it worse could I just check what you think about this one.

Granddaughter just moved house and this valve decided to leak when it was closed.
When open its fine.
Normally I have repacked the gland on radiators valves but I read that Towel Rail valves may not be able to be repacked?

My first problem is how to remove the cap (Towel Rail valves in our own house have a screw to hold cap in place) - Is this one just a push fit and needing a bit of persuasion to get the cap off, so I can see if the valve is re-packable?
The cap is fairly thin metal, that has been painted in the past.

Thank You.
 

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The end of the end cap should unscrew

But normally there not re packable so new valves required
 
Thanks for that info. Shaun - went to take a look today and the cap is actually all one piece - no end piece to unscrew.
Had a gentle tap at the cap (from the open end) with a piece of wood and hammer to try and get some movement but unfortunately no joy.

Would you have any other suggestions please?
 
NorthernLad said:
Thanks for that info. Shaun - went to take a look today and the cap is actually all one piece - no end piece to unscrew.
Had a gentle tap at the cap (from the open end) with a piece of wood and hammer to try and get some movement but unfortunately no joy.

Would you have any other suggestions please?
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Change the valve
 
NorthernLad said:
Thanks Shaun - selected new radiator from screwfix, not really needed but existing rad. is old.

Valves are straight - but even those with highest reviews get some 1,2,3 star - As a professional do you have a 'go-to' preference for reliability?
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Screwfix 104FW
 

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