What size is a radiator spanner?
Answer: The tool is made from 1/2″ hex (12.5mm). The long end has a couple of keyways cut into it. The short end has a 3/8″ (10mm) square with recess so that it can fit over the breather screw to remove / tighten the upper plugs on certain radiators.
What size is a radiator valve nut?
Radiator Valve Tail 1/2″ BSP x 15mm This radiator valve tail connects a radiator to a standard radiator valve. The male thread is 1/2 inch BSP (normal size for the connections on a radiator). The tail has a compression nut and olive to suit a valve with a 15mm compression type outlet.
What is a radiator spud wrench?
Radiator Valve Spud Wrench is designed for making radiator valve repairs and can be used on 1/2 in. to 2 in. radiator valves. A radiator valve body is connected to the radiator by a spud. The Spud Wrench is used in order to remove the radiator valve and is required to loosen the spud.
What is a radiator spanner used for?
A radiator valve spanner helps avoid bending pipework when the union nut of a manual, thermostatic or lockshield radiator valve valve is undone or tightened. It is also known as a radiator valve wrench and a radiator valve lever.
Are all radiator valves same size?
The connection between your valve and the radiator is standard across all moderns radiators and valves. The size differences listed above refers to the width of your pipes that the valves will slot onto. Most of the time it’s 15mm, but measuring your pipes will confirm.
How do you straighten a radiator fin?
Simply take a pair of duck billed pliers, with flat jaws and carefully grasp the damaged fin on the radiator core and gently flatten each fin with the pliers. It’s important to not use to much force when adjusting your fins using this method.
What is a radiator valve tail?
Radiator valve tails are the devices that screw into the two bottom radiator tappings. They are connectors between the radiator and the valves that control the flow of water through the radiator. You might need to change a tail to fit a new type of valve.