Please help identify.

UhOh · Apr 15, 2016

Hi Folks,

Could anyone please help me identify the below 'connector' types? I'm guessing they're compression joints of some description, however if anyone's got the actual name for them that would be most appreciated.

I'm currently dealing with a leak from one or both of these, and will most likely have to call a plumber out. In the meantime would using Quick Leak Repair Putty complicate the repair process for the plumber, or would it be fine to use for the time being?

Would a repair to pipe work at this end of the radiator (thermostatic) require a full draining of the system (I have a combi boiler) or would a plumber most likely be able to seal ends appropriately using non-setting plumbers putty?

Just want to say a quick thanks in advance to anyone that can help answer the above!

oz-plumber · Apr 15, 2016

The best bet would be to tell the plumber that the valve is leaking and needs replacing.
See if you can identify the brand of the valve.

With that information the Plumber can source a replacement valve and have it on hand when he arrives.

The system will require draining to change the valve.

The valve connector may only need tightening, but you will end up with the same labour charge to do this as it would be to replace the valve

Plumbstar Tom · Apr 15, 2016

they are solder ring fittings, aka yorkshire fittings. Assuming you are referring to the copper fittings on the pipe. Google solder ring fitting for confirmation

repair putty is a bit of a bodge and never long term, often doesn't make a complete seal either. but won't cause no further harm as a decent plumber will just replace the pipe from where it enters the TRV and replace it with a new piece with an offset on it.

Most plumbers will probably drain the system for this repair. its no big deal.

UhOh · Apr 15, 2016

Plumbstar Tom said:
they are solder ring fittings, aka yorkshire fittings. Assuming you are referring to the copper fittings on the pipe. Google solder ring fitting for confirmation

repair putty is a bit of a bodge and never long term, often doesn't make a complete seal either. but won't cause no further harm as a decent plumber will just replace the pipe from where it enters the TRV and replace it with a new piece with an offset on it.

Most plumbers will probably drain the system for this repair. its no big deal.

Hi,

Yeah, looks like a solder ring fitting is almost certainly what this is, thanks. At least I'll be able to relay the right info now!

Cheers!

UhOh · Apr 15, 2016

Plumbstar Tom said:
they are solder ring fittings, aka yorkshire fittings. Assuming you are referring to the copper fittings on the pipe. Google solder ring fitting for confirmation

repair putty is a bit of a bodge and never long term, often doesn't make a complete seal either. but won't cause no further harm as a decent plumber will just replace the pipe from where it enters the TRV and replace it with a new piece with an offset on it.

Most plumbers will probably drain the system for this repair. its no big deal.

Hi,

Yeah, looks like a solder ring fitting is almost certainly what this is, thanks. At least I'll be able to relay the right info now!

Cheers!

Howsie · Apr 15, 2016

Plumber should be able to freeze, bung or slightly drain to do that. Straight forward.

UhOh · Apr 15, 2016

Howsie said:
Plumber should be able to freeze, bung or slightly drain to do that. Straight forward.

Nice one, obviously I'd much prefer that than have to deal with a full system drain.

Gasmk1 · Apr 15, 2016

thermost is a Danfos

JCplumb · Apr 15, 2016

Are you sure it's the soldered part passing? Looks like the compression fitting that the TRV goes into judging by the green and white corrosion marks on your pipework.
Could it not just be running down and making it look like the soldered fitting is the leak? It could be running down the back of the pipe and you only see it at the soldered fitting.