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  1. I

    Thermostatic rad valve

    I'm in Canada, where the standard is NPT. I just put in a heat pump and shut off the hand valves but I want the rads in the room to warm up if the heat pump can't keep up. NPT thermostatic rad valves are available but are hellish expensive. The sizes I have are 3/4" and 1". The system used to be...
  2. S

    Manual corner rad valve orientation

    I will soon be fitting a towel rail and have been looking at what manual corner valves are available. I note that a good proportion of manual valves seem to be the opposite orientation to what I would expect i.e. the adjustable valve, if fitted on the left hand side, would stick out from the...
  3. T

    Help with weird old rad valve please!

    Hi all, First post and DIY'er, please be kind! Just moved into a property which needs some work. Have a plasterer coming soon and need to get this rad off. Any ideas how on earth this valve works?! I've never seen one like it before. It's not moving with either a flat screwdriver or spanners...
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  4. C

    Twin valve microbore on new pressure boiler

    Last year we had a new pressurised system put in and left our existing rads in place. Downstairs are all fairly modern rads with TRVs etc however upstairs are still the original rads from 1980 with 8mm microbore and twin valves, no TRVs. I'm looking for some advice really on where or not we...
    • Chris Stevens
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    • boiler microbore new pressure rad valve radiator twin valve valve
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    • Forum: Australia
  5. J

    Drayton TRV4 problems

    Hi. Having problems with these rad valves. The chrome type fitted to acova column radiators in a renovation project. Ex-plumber here but been out the game for 15 years. Basically, they ‘work’ when heating starts from cold but then trv shuts off and never cuts back in. So for example - heating...
  6. Christopher buzzard

    Thermostatic rad valve.

    Evening All. Can any1 provide a link for a thermostatic radiator valve and head which is suitable for a 1 pipe heating system. I know danfoss but was unsure of the model number. thanks in advance
  7. S

    What size is this rad/valve connection? picture included

    Hi all. I'm removing the rad in the picture for decorating and want to blank off the connection from the thermostat/valve to the rad (will do both ends obviously). The thermostat/valve has 1/2 bsp stamped on it but pretty sure the connection to the rad is not 1/2 bsp, I have a couple of 1/2 bsp...
  8. R

    Absolute beginner has problem with 20+ year old rad valve cap removal - please help

    I currently have 3 old radiators that refuse to heat up. Last year a plumber kindly removed a cap and released the pin but I have no idea how he took the cap off and I don't remember whether or not the system was bled at the time. Does anyone recognise this type of cap. If so, any advice would...
  9. I

    'Back Leaking' Lockshield Rad Valve, is that likely?

    Hi All Im a good DIYer not a plumber. Im workng on a closed heating system. Im replacing all valves on Rads. New Pegler lockshield valves and Drayton TRV4. To scope it out tonght tonight I started on the downstairs hall rad to see how this would work. I closed off both existing rad valves...
  10. Scott_D

    Rad valve with drain

    How does the drain on these seal? Is there washer that can be removed? got a drippy one to sort out
  11. M

    rad valve

    Does the compression nut on a rad valve need to be all the way on to the rad tail? Or can it just be on just over the olives depth? Have one that the pipes are exiting the wall and are 5/10mm out
  12. D

    Rad valve replacement checklist

    I've got a rad that was leaking a decent amount of water, tried nipping things up but it didn't help. Yesterday I thought I'd quickly whip the nut off and repack the gland spindle and add a bit of PTFE when reattaching the nut. I undid the top nut but there' s a black plastic/rubber inner that's...
  13. O

    rad valve wrench

    anybody has some experience with this sort of valve is that useful ? https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=isorad+wrench&biw=1280&bih=699&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIrfrS5ovyyAIVy9UeCh276wkM#imgrc=reFyDtlJdMRzYM%3A
  14. bright spark

    Old type commercial Pegler rad valve heads

    Hi lads, I know this is a long shot but do you know where ye might pick up some Pegler rad valve on/off caps. Have tried suppliers here in Dublin but with no luck.
  15. W

    Ok to use adjustable rad valve tails between iso and female flexi end?

    I know normal type are fine. But this type where the bit slides up and down: Radiator Compression Valve Tail 15mm Pack of 2 | Manual Valves | NoLinkingToThis
  16. jaydebruyne

    Pipework Noise When Rad Valve Off

    I installed a 12kw electric combi boiler the other day. Double checked what was the the flow and return from the manual of the old boiler before making connections to the new boiler. Finished install, filled her up and all went well. Was called back today as one rad, when you turn off the...
  17. P

    Towel Rad valve leak

    Hi, got a leak from within the valve but can see no way of taking the cap off to see what's going on. End of cap looks to be moulded on. Any ideas?
  18. B

    Rad valve

    Hi all i have been given the job to replace a radiator. The rad is now hung on new brackets etc. but I'm having a bit of trouble getting the Correct tails. The excising tails were 3/4" bsp with a 1"union nut which then screws on the valve. the new tap is 1/2" bsp. The valves are 22mm inlet and...
  19. S

    Center Brand or Brand Center rad valve

    I want to replace a radiator valve in my house and want to replace like for like. The valve has Center Brand or Brand Center wrote in a circle on the top. I dont seem to be able to source this make of valve. Does anyone know of this make? thanks.
  20. R

    Rad valve identification

    Hi all - this is my first post so please go easy. I'm looking at having a TRV fitted to two radiators in a room in my house. I'm familiar with TRVs which operate a rad valve with a pin which is pushed and pulled by the TRV to open and close the valve. But my radiators have a valve of the...
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