Radiator Valve Head Broken - Can it be replaced

[Mike C]

Hi,

the head has broken off a radiator valve. The narrow plastic collar that inserts into the valve body has perished and eventually cracked. Can I just replace this head and can it be done easily? It is a Bulldog valve and I have seen the same one for sale complete on various web sites.

Cheers

 

[Mike Jackson]

probably yes, pictures?

 

[Mike C]

I can't upload any pictures. I am being asked for a url to link to and when I insert a url my post is denied. Any suggestions ?

 

[Mike C]

Can anyone help out with this. Someone was good enough to reply but hasn't come back. I can't post pictures or links. I am being denied for some reason.

 

[Mike C]

Can anyone help out with this. Someone was good enough to reply but hasn't come back. I can't post pictures or links. I am being denied for some reason.

 

[anz]

Yes, the head should should screw on.

 

[Ray Stafford]

Hi Mike

As an anti-spam measure, the forum prevents the posting of pics until a certain postcount.

Try uploading the pic to flickr or similar site, then post the url.

 

[anz]

Don't think they can post urls either, until more posts, Ray.

 

[Mike C]

Don't think they can post urls either, until more posts, Ray.

No Urls not accepted

 

[Mike C]

Yes, the head should should screw on.

There is no thread

 

[Mike C]

There is no thread

There is no thread

 

[Subby]

Hi Mike, looks like you may need a new boiler and rads

 

[Mike C]

Hi Mike, looks like you may need a new boiler and rads

Wow, can you quote me a price?

 

[SimonG]

There is no thread

There is thread, under the silver ring still screwed onto the radiator valve.

 

[Subby]

Bit busy ATM sorry mate, have a look on checkatrade

 

[SimonG]

 

[Rickster123]

Where are you mike I've got loads of rad valve heads kicking about in the van you can take your pick!

 

[Mike C]

Bit busy ATM sorry mate, have a look on checkatrade

That's a shame.

 

[Mike C]

Where are you mike I've got loads of rad valve heads kicking about in the van you can take your pick!

Sunny Stourbridge, in the depths of the Black Country

 

[Rickster123]

Is it the bulldog Lockshield or wheel head? With the screw in the top?

 

[Mike C]

Is it the bulldog Lockshield or wheel head? With the screw in the top?

OK, I am trying something here. Delete the a before https and paste the link into your browser for some pics. Apologies to the forum for breaking any rules.

ahttps://www.flickr.com/photos/95453186@N07/16273637786/

ahttps://www.flickr.com/photos/95453186@N07/16297771881/

 

[Mike C]

Hey, enjoy the rest of my pics while you are at it

 

[anz]

The chrome ring should unscrew and then all the white bits that have broken will come off.
Then just screw the new one on. You might need to use a pair of grips if its tight.

 

[SimonG]

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[Mike C]

Would this be a suitable replacement. It's the closest I can find to what exiting looks like.

Bulldog thermostatic radiator valve and lockshield valve pack 15 mm