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What are straight radiator valves?
Straight radiator valves connect to the radiator in a straight line. They have no bends or curves and connect to the radiator inlet horizontally from the wall.
Do I need a straight or angled radiator valve?
Angled radiator valves are required if the pipes are coming up from the floor and need to turn to enter the side of the radiator. Straight: Straight radiator valves are mainly used if the pipes run along the wall straight into the radiator valve.
Does it matter which way radiator valves go?
Most modern thermostatic radiator valves are bi-directional – so can be fitted on either the flow or return pipe of your radiator. However, it’s always best practice to fit the TRV on the flow pipe that enters your radiator.
What’s the difference between angled and straight radiator valves?
The name just describes the shape of the valve and how it connects the radiator to the pipework. For example, angled radiator valves connect the pipework to the radiator at a 90-degree angle. Straight valves have no bends or curves and connect the pipework either horizontally or vertically.
How do straight valves work?
Straight valves are so called as the water runs through the valve in a straight line – i/e in one end & out the other without changing direction. When used in conjunction with a towel radiator as above, this means that the copper pipes will come up from the floor and into the bottom of the radiator via the valves.
Should radiator pipes be straight?
Therefore, if your pipework is to run along the wall, straight into the radiator it would be the most appropriate choice to purchase a straight valve.
What side does the flow go on a radiator?
left
The flow of a radiator is typically on the left as you look at it stood up or attached to the wall.
Does it matter which side of a radiator the TRV goes?
The vast majority of new TRV’s are bidirectional and can be fitted to either the flow or return, but it is always good practice to fit them to the flow side. If a non bidirectional TRV is fitted on the return side it will create a vibrating sound as the water tries to flow though it.
What position should radiator valves be in?
Many modern homes will have TRVs – Thermostatic Radiator Valves – attached to most of the radiators on the opposite side from the lockshield valves. A TRV should always be fitted to the inlet on the radiator and the LSV to the outlet.
Do all radiator valves fit all radiators?
In fact, some radiator valves just won’t be compatible at all and others can’t be used with certain radiators because of size, shape and design.
How do I know which way my radiator pipe is flowing?
just run the pipes to where they’re going and stick a valve on the end, the system can be filled up, the ends connected together and the flow should be obvious.
How do I know which is flow and return?
Hi, turn the heating on and the pipe that gets hot first is the flow. Switch on your heating from cold. The pipes on the heating circuit that heats up first will the flow pipe, the other wil be the return. The Flow pipe gets warm before the return pipe.
Which side of radiator is flow?
How do you know if a radiator valve is open or closed?
Check the radiator control valve: If a radiator is not getting hot: (steam or hot water) first see if the valve that controls it has been turned off. Try turning the valve counter-clockwise to see if it will open.
Should all radiator valves be fully open?
Most lockshield valves have a plastic or metal cover. You should remove these and open all of the lockshield valves completely. This requires that you turn them anticlockwise. You should also fully open the TRVs (thermostatic radiator valves).
Why is there 2 valves on a radiator?
Each radiator will have two valves. One will control the amount of hot water that enters the radiator and the other will balance the system by controlling how much heat comes out of your radiator.
Where can I buy a straight radiator valve?
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What is a thermostatic radiator valve?
Radiator Valves – All Types & Sizes from Plumbing Supply Now A thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) is a self-regulating valve fitted to hot water heating system radiator, to control the temperature of a room by changing the flow of hot water to the radiator.
Do I need angled radiator valves?
Knowing if you need this valve type is quite simple. If your pipework comes directly from the floor or is already angled, you can use a straight valve to go directly into the radiator. If your pipework comes from the floor, wall or ceiling at an angle, you’ll need to get angled radiator valves instead.
What is the best way to connect a radiator to a wall?
The quickest and oldest way of getting radiators connected, a straight radiator valve is the most practical solution when you have pipework running along a wall and want to get a radiator connected with as little fuss as possible. Here at Trade Radiators we stock a wide selection of straight radiator valves for you to choose from.