Radiator Valve Change Kit

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The control valve is normally either manual or thermostatic. And when replacing radiator valves, these are the ones we're talking about. For anyone with a combi boiler, the method of draining the system is relatively easy. If your home has a conventional cylinder tank, it can be a lot more difficult to drain the system and this is where we recommend calling in a professional. Replacing a radiator valve without draining your central heating system can be done using a bung. By following the steps outlined in this post, you can successfully replace a radiator valve while avoiding the hassle of draining and refilling the system. Fit the body of the TRV to the radiator and pipe. Use the wrench to tighten the nuts right up on each side. Now you can simply screw the head of the TRV onto the body. 6. Close the bleed valves

Fit the new chrome radiator tail where the old one was removed and remember to use PTFE tape if you want to minimise risks of leaks. Slide the nut and olive onto the radiator tail. Locate your water pipe and then slide on the nut and then attach the olive. Take your new radiator valve body and connect it to the water pipe whilst lining it up and inserting it into the radiator tail. This can be a bit fiddly so please be patient. As the water is flowing, keep a close eye on the pressure gauge. The needle will move up as the water levels in the system rise and you don't want the pressure to be too high. Changing a radiator valve is easy when you follow these 6 simple steps. If you don’t need to remove a radiator valve and just want to fit a new valve to an existing pipe and radiator then jump to step 4. Work in a clean area, having a towel or a cloth handy will enable you to keep the area and floors dry and safe for any job To remove the radiator insert, loosen it with a wrench. Then wrap some PFTE tape to the radiator tail included with your new valves and fit this to the radiator. At this point you can also fit a new nut and olive to the bottom of your new valve.

Most radiators have manual radiator valves. They have a range of numbers – normally from 1 to 6 – with 6 being the hottest. By simply turning the valve, you're setting how much hot water can flow into the radiator. Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) Radiator valve sizing is the diameter of the connection and pipework. Rather than the height of the valve. In this case, the size of the radiator valve refers to the size of the valve connection and pipework instead of the design of the valve.

Position the valve over the pipe then tighten each of the nuts by hand. Now grab your wrench and grips and tighten both nuts up using the same method as when you removed them. This method is perfect for combi boiler systems, but if you have a conventional system (conventional cylinder tank system) you’ll require help from a registered heating engineer. If you are swapping an old thermostatic valve for a new TRV, take the thermostatic head off both valves. You should be able to turn this to remove it by hand.If you're looking to replace a radiator valve without draining your central heating system, using a bungs can make the process much easier. In this post, we'll cover the steps involved in using a bung to replace a radiator valve and provide tips to help you get the job done. What is a Bung?

Whatever reason you have for replacing your radiator valveswe’ll guide you through the process in 6 easy steps. We’ll also show you how to change a radiator valve as well as explaining how to drain the system. Grip the TRV and start unscrewing the nut that connects it to the radiator. Don't take it all the way off yet. Just loosen it for now. Next you'll need to open the bleed valves on all the radiators in your home to stop anymore water flowing into your radiators and help more water drain out. Opening these valves can also stop any other radiators in your system retaining water which could be released later on.Changing a radiator valve can be a DIY job but we strongly advise getting a professional in. Will the heating system need to be drained? Let's go through everything you need to know about changing radiator valves. What is a radiator valve? This means the numbers on a thermostatic radiator valve refer to room temperature. Not the temperature of the radiator. An easy mistake to make. Now we're going to explain how to fit a radiator valve - manual and trv valves. Whichever one you're fitting should be covered.

If you're new to DIY, we'd recommend keeping the fittings from your existing valve. However, if you're not happy with the way the existing nuts look or the setup isn't compatible with the new valve, you will need to change the radiator insert. Before you can start removing your radiator valves you'll first need to remove all water from your central heating system. Although some people claim you don't need to do this, it's always a good idea as it can prevent any water leakage should something go wrong.Once you have tightened everything up it’s time for the moment of truth. Close up all the radiator valves which you’ve opened including the bleed valve - this is located at the top of the radiator.