What is a radiator tail socket driver?
What is a radiator tail socket driver? |
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The parts of the socket tail driver are:
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This socket-type radiator tail driver which fits into a cordless or mains-powered drill can save lots of time. | |||
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Many valve tails have integral external nuts moulded or built into them, as shown here. The tail driver is for standard 1/2 inch radiator tails with external hexagonal nuts. The alternative is to use an open-ended spanner of the right size, or an adjustable spanner. | |||
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The valve tail is installed first, using the driver, before the valve is attached to the tail. | |||
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Tail drivers are normally made from hardened steel or chromium-vanadium steel – a very hard and durable alloy.
See How to bleed a radiator? for details of how this driver works. |
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