Why is every diy job a pain?

[chrisd]

So, we found a bedroom radiator had started to leak when the heating was put on for a short while last week. It seemed easier to replace the rad than find and sort the leak. I bought a new one and the bits and bobs, drained down the rad and, lo and behold, the outlet in the new rad is 15mm but the valve has (I guess) a 22mm inlet - so I can't just connect up the new rad without draining the system and changing the 2 valves as well

Why does life have to be so complicated?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

So, we found a bedroom radiator had started to leak when the heating was put on for a short while last week. It seemed easier to replace the rad than find and sort the leak. I bought a new one and the bits and bobs, drained down the rad and, lo and behold, the outlet in the new rad is 15mm but the valve has (I guess) a 22mm inlet - so I can't just connect up the new rad without draining the system and changing the 2 valves as well

Why does life have to be so complicated?

Just take the fitting out of the old radiator and refit to the new rad.

 

[chrisd]

Just take the fitting out of the old radiator and refit to the new rad.

Different size too and won't budge

 

[Old Skier]

Some jobs just need the man that does.

 

[chrisd]

Some jobs just need the man that does.

I haven't even worked out the logistics of hanging the new one!!

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I haven't even worked out the logistics of hanging the new one!!

I can see this turning into a massive job

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Different size too and won't budge

How old roughly is the rad you've taken off?

 

[PhilTheFragger]

I haven't even worked out the logistics of hanging the new one!!

Suicide isn't the answer Chris. Although I share your pain

 

[chrisd]

How old roughly is the rad you've taken off?

Probably original 1981

 

[Golfmmad]

I tackle most DIY jobs around the home and garden but there are three I will not touch. Electrics, Gas and Plumbing - always get the experts in. Much less hassle! :thup:

 

[ruff-driver]

If it doesn't fit it can still be useful

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Probably original 1981

Ah right, good luck :smirk:

 

[chrisd]

I tackle most DIY jobs around the home and garden but there are three I will not touch. Electrics, Gas and Plumbing - always get the experts in. Much less hassle! :thup:

Only now you tell me!

 

[Crow]

I can see this turning into a massive job

I get a sort of feelin'
If we remove the ceilin'
With a rope or two we could drop the blighter through.

 

[Golfmmad]

Only now you tell me!

Sorry mate, but I thought a man of your experience would know that.

 

[chrisd]

I get a sort of feelin'
If we remove the ceilin'
With a rope or two we could drop the blighter through.

I could do with Fred's help!

 

[Craigg]

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Y. ourself

 

[Tashyboy]

I tackle most DIY jobs around the home and garden but there are three I will not touch. Electrics, Gas and Plumbing - always get the experts in. Much less hassle! :thup:

Good point well put 👍

 

[Robster59]

I'm hopeless at, and hate, DIY but sometimes I have to do it :angry:.
It's at times like that the internet can be your friend.
We had a leak on the valve of the radiator in the hall. Tightening wouldn't fix it and it was down to either trying to replace it or get a plumber in. Either would involve draining the system.
I looked on the internet and found a video on you tube that showed how to fix the valve simply by using PTFE tape to replace the old packing. 5 minutes later and all fixed.
Now fixing a leaking radiator........... Not my idea of fun.

 

[chrisd]

I'm hopeless at, and hate, DIY but sometimes I have to do it :angry:.
It's at times like that the internet can be your friend.
We had a leak on the valve of the radiator in the hall. Tightening wouldn't fix it and it was down to either trying to replace it or get a plumber in. Either would involve draining the system.
I looked on the internet and found a video on you tube that showed how to fix the valve simply by using PTFE tape to replace the old packing. 5 minutes later and all fixed.
Now fixing a leaking radiator........... Not my idea of fun.

I saw that one too and tried it but,sadly, it wasn't leaking from there.