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I know the base theory behind balancing, (30 years since I last balanced a system) .. all system installed since are Underfloor Heating.
Now this is based on having an index rad (usually furthest away) crank that lockshield & control head open, and close all other to 1/4 turn open.
Adjust index rad for temp differential and then work backwards through other rads doing the same.
Question is can you fit a Thermostatic rad valve on the index rad ?
Just trying to get my sons first house running properly .... index rad takes an age to get warm, even with lockshields down to only 1/4 turn on all other rads .... it does get hot .. but only after all the others ... and as this is in the lounge - not ideal, can be 1/2 Hr or more before it gets hot.
(previous owner advised always been the case)
Variable head pump is on max speed - so can't increase flow rate ........ (Ravenheat combi)
Flushed & put cleaner in last week - will flush & install inhibitor this week end....... and at same time change the rad .... going to put in a 1.8m x 0.4m Stelrad Compact K2 2468W.
Currently a twin panel 2150 rad .. but no convector fins, so will put out a fair bit more heat .... and if I can get it balanced better - will put it out sooner.
Hence the Q ... can you fit a TRV to the index rad, if no issue I will do that at same time.
Will also fit reflective foam insulation to wall behind rad when fitting new one.
Now this is based on having an index rad (usually furthest away) crank that lockshield & control head open, and close all other to 1/4 turn open.
Adjust index rad for temp differential and then work backwards through other rads doing the same.
Question is can you fit a Thermostatic rad valve on the index rad ?
Just trying to get my sons first house running properly .... index rad takes an age to get warm, even with lockshields down to only 1/4 turn on all other rads .... it does get hot .. but only after all the others ... and as this is in the lounge - not ideal, can be 1/2 Hr or more before it gets hot.
(previous owner advised always been the case)
Variable head pump is on max speed - so can't increase flow rate ........ (Ravenheat combi)
Flushed & put cleaner in last week - will flush & install inhibitor this week end....... and at same time change the rad .... going to put in a 1.8m x 0.4m Stelrad Compact K2 2468W.
Currently a twin panel 2150 rad .. but no convector fins, so will put out a fair bit more heat .... and if I can get it balanced better - will put it out sooner.
Hence the Q ... can you fit a TRV to the index rad, if no issue I will do that at same time.
Will also fit reflective foam insulation to wall behind rad when fitting new one.
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