How to fit your new Radiator Caps

RADCAPS Universal caps fits 99% of standard Lockshield and Wheelhead valves to a spindle size of 8mm x 5mm and a valve size of 25mm.

To determine which is which on your radiator turn off your central heating so the radiators go cold, now switch the heating back on, whichever pipe leading to the radiator valves gets hot first is the WHEELHEAD valve.

The WHEELHEAD valve requires the RADCAP to be firmly pushed over the spindle and using the provided screw and allen key, tighten firmly. This allows the valve to be operated by turning on/off. The LOCKSHEILD valve requires the RADCAP to be firmly pushed over the spindle. This is for regulating the amount of water that passes through a radiator. They are not required for manual control and should be left in the pre-set position.

Please see diagram below showing you how to measure your valve. There are two types of valve on a standard central heating radiator LOCKSHIELD AND WHEELHEAD, RADCAPS fits both!

As long as your spindle width or depth is not bigger than 8mm x 5mm then RADCAPS will fit your valve!