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This is my first question here so please bear with me!!
Ive got some decorating to do in my house which will involve removing some of the radiators (has a TRV & Lockshield valve fitted)
In the past when Ive done this, even though the TRV was rotated to the off position fully water was still dripping slightly from it.(system is 20+ years old so I reckon the TRV is past its best) The lockshield valve end was fine & there were no leaks there
Since Ill need to keep the heating on for the rest of the house, so turning the boiler off isnt an option, would it be possible to blank the male threaded end of the TRV that normally screws into the rad? Any ideas of the thread fitting size to ask for please?
Im thinking that this may be the easiest option for now since to replace the TRV completely would mean a complete drain down?
Thanks for any ideas! Im gradually learning about my house plumbing but have lots to learn & I dont want any disasterous floods!
Ive got some decorating to do in my house which will involve removing some of the radiators (has a TRV & Lockshield valve fitted)
In the past when Ive done this, even though the TRV was rotated to the off position fully water was still dripping slightly from it.(system is 20+ years old so I reckon the TRV is past its best) The lockshield valve end was fine & there were no leaks there
Since Ill need to keep the heating on for the rest of the house, so turning the boiler off isnt an option, would it be possible to blank the male threaded end of the TRV that normally screws into the rad? Any ideas of the thread fitting size to ask for please?
Im thinking that this may be the easiest option for now since to replace the TRV completely would mean a complete drain down?
Thanks for any ideas! Im gradually learning about my house plumbing but have lots to learn & I dont want any disasterous floods!