Aladdin EasyFit Isolator Valve and Tools Pack - Starter Kit

Fitted this on a short length of exposed mains water pipe where there was no chance of fitting a 'normal' valve. Important to read and understand the instructions before fitting, but do that and it's very straightforward. I had to use a small ratchet and socket because there was no room to wield an electric drill, which was physically quite hard but with a longer ratchet handle, would have been easier. When fitted, does it's job perfectly and absolutely no leaks or weeping. It's not cheap but it's a nice bit of engineering and certainly way cheaper than calling a plumber in.

Had a leaking isolation valve on the central heating system in our church building. Considered a pipe freezing kit but the DIY versions can be hit and miss. Draining the whole system wasn't an option time-wise or cost-wise so opted for the Aladdin. Stripped back the paint on the pipe using pliers and sandpaper, smoothed it all with wire wool then followed the excellent instructions to the letter. I chose to hand turn the bolts first of all before using a drill/driver on half the maximum setting to finish off. The screws I hand tightened only. Turning the cutter was quite stiff to start but then became easier as it got further through - the drill/driver was set to maximum torque as per the instructions. Once done I was able to shut off the flow and repair properly. I did have a pipe end cap to hand just in case it all went Pete Tong but thankfully didn't need it! Very pleased indeed.

Just a quick note to say, this product is WELL MADE, great piece of engineering.That aside, make damn sure you need the 15mm, mine originally didnt fit and I assumed i had the wrong size, but that was some build up on the pipe, and this piece is precision, so didn't allow for that.Next point, it isn't too hard to install, but note this - if you have the hard copper version, the drill may cut out - i was using for a mid leak situation, so cordless was a must - and a decent Ryobi 18v drill struggled a lot, maybe if you have a dewalt or makita, you'll be fine - if it is a tougher pipe - using a spanner or monkey wrench is an option, but it takes MANY turns, and the amateur may smash his or her hands into the wall a few times!Once the unit is attached, the spindle will appear to long, use the plastic white piece to push it in, this is missing from the instructions, but v important.In a push, this unit will save money on an emergency call out for sure, but depending on your pipe strength and position, it may not be as easy as the youtube vids, but it is doable by a novice.

I bought this valve to isolate part of my cold water system without turning off the main stop cock. Before buying I watched several videos on YouTube which convinced me it would be an easy job. Problem number one is when you clamp the two halves of the valve to the pipe there is no indication of how tight you need to do up the four cap head bolts. There is some vague instruction about not doing them up too tight in case you shear the heads off but how tight is that??? I used a short ratchet rather than the cordless drill shown in all the videos and believe me tightening them down with the fear of shearing the heads is not a pleasant experience. Now came the major problem. I have an 18 volt drill of a pretty good make but it wouldn't even touch tightening the central cutting piece. I ended up using a 1/2 inch ratchet and all my strength to turn the cutter down into the body of the valve to the Red line and my hand still aches now. Having lined up the Red dots and removed the plastic spacer from the shaft I then tried to fit the plastic cover only to find the central shaft would not push in far enough to allow this. Another turn on the core even though it had gone to the Red line just about allowed me to fit the cover using the supplied screwdriver bit to tighten the screws and destroy their heads so they will not be easy to undo. I have given a three for easy to use as after the second tightening of the core it did actually turn off the water but due to the massive amount of force (supported by a wrench) needed to install it I will not be surprised if it leaks somewhere don the line. Would I buy another one is a resounding "NO" I wish I had paid a plumber to do it the old fashioned way.

Looked a great product and watching the video, very easy to fit and drill.The drilling of the 15mm pipe drew smoke from my dewalt drill so had to stop and start, in the end had to use a spanner instead.Not a true description of the fitting.

Solved my problem main stopcock not shutting off.. this was my answer it was fantastic and easy to install..

I was planning to move a radiator in our downstairs cloakroom and was looking for a solution where I did not have to drain to system in order to do so. This looked ideal and I purchased two of them.As well as the valve, you get hot and cold handles, a set of tools and accessories and instructions. Prior to installation, I was a number of videos, multiple times and followed the instructions exactly.They both went on fine and I was really pleased as to how easy it was to do. After a couple of days, one of the valves started to leak. Despite further tightening of everything, the leak continued.I was then left with the situation of having to replace it somehow. I was back to either draining the system or finding some other way. I opted for one of those freeze packs to try and cut this valve out. Despite getting water everywhere, I was able to fit a compression valve in it placeThese are great if they work but a nightmare if they don't and there's no easy solution to replacing them..