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Steve Pearce * wrote:
I have a radiatior whose bleed valve was cross-threaded, removing it
has completely destroyed it. No problem I thought, just get a new one.
However I've not been able to source one at the usual D-I-Y suspects.
The valve is simply a small screw, the end that goes into the radiator
has a taper. It has the normal square end. All the ones I have seen
are much larger. This radiator dates from the late 80's so I assumed
that things wouldn't have changed much.

Anyone know a source for a suitable valve?

This is the type built in?

Assuming you've tried the maker, the only other thing would be to check
out lots of different sellers - including all the sheds. The type sold as
a complete valve and body to screw in will have a standard radiator
fitting, but might well have a different actual valve.

Alternately, find a brass screw that fits and have a point machined on it.

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