On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:55:20 +0100, TheScullster wrote:

Hi all

I recently posted about cranking rad tails by 15mm to match the rad valves I
usually buy - Pegler Terriers (subject: Pipe Bending Question).
An easier way would be if I could find comparable quality valves with a
shorter "throw" (distance from rad connection to pipe tail).

So, can members of the group please suggest other manufacturers of good
quality valves?
If I can find such items with a 40mm throw rather than 48mm (Peglers) it
will avoid nasty pipe bends.

I think they're all much the same dimensions but if you tap the valve into
the tail you can usually push the olive (on the tail) back towards the rad
- there must be around 10mm between its positions from rad end to
end-of-tail end. Add the variation you can get by screwing the tail
further into the rad or having it sticking out further (with appropriate
amounts of PTFE to seal) and you may accomodate your 40mm rather than 48mm
requirement.