A Abbiel123 Dec 28, 2022 #1 Trying to change bathroom radiator valves but I can’t get the old olive/nut off… any advice? Also the small plastic part next to the pipe, will I need to put that back in before fitting new valve? (Complete novice) Attachments
Trying to change bathroom radiator valves but I can’t get the old olive/nut off… any advice? Also the small plastic part next to the pipe, will I need to put that back in before fitting new valve? (Complete novice)
ShaunCorbs Super Moderator Staff member S. Mod Plumber Gas Engineer Subscribed Dec 28, 2022 #2 Your fecked now should of used the old nut and olive now you need to cut the pipe back and use a coupling if you haven’t any slack You have to cut it right below the bottom of the olive Upvote 0 Downvote
Your fecked now should of used the old nut and olive now you need to cut the pipe back and use a coupling if you haven’t any slack You have to cut it right below the bottom of the olive
K Knappers Plumbers Arms member Plumber Gas Engineer Dec 28, 2022 #3 Yep will need to cut pipe under olive. Could use a short rad extension instead of pipe coupling. Upvote 0 Downvote