A Abbiel123 Messages 12 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 4AA8ED48-94EB-4D9F-829C-D69A66EA8A72.jpeg 518.5 KB · Views: 17
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 Messages 34,375 Solutions 2 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
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 Messages 996 Dec 28, 2022 #3 Yep will need to cut pipe under olive. Could use a short rad extension instead of pipe coupling.