Problem with Isolator valve

[walkerwm]

Hi, some advice would be great. I have an Instinct Eco-Mag fitted and it has started to leak from the port that the magnetic tube is removed from (common issue i believe). I have seen a video on here showing a temporary fix by adding some O-rings. Problem I have is that when the boiler was installed the isolator valve has been installed in such a way that it cant be turned through 90 degrees. Yeah really. The isolator has a small nut on the spindle. My question is can that nut be removed ok in situ. Was hoping that if the handle comes off then i can cut one of the wings off or even better have a screw isolator underneath it.

Thanks in advance.

Wayne

so the actual handle on the isolator can be removed and hopefully modified so that it will turn

 

[gmartine]

Yes the valve handle can be removed safely by just removing the nut. As you suggested I'd remove the top blade completely and trim the lower blade (if required) so it'll clear the filter and you can still get some purchase.

 

[walkerwm]

Yes the valve handle can be removed safely by just removing the nut. As you suggested I'd remove the top blade completely and trim the lower blade (if required) so it'll clear the filter and you can still get some purchase.

Nice one. Thanks. Got them off and was able to shut them off with a spanner.