Radiator Valve Change Kit

£7.475
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Radiator Valve Change Kit

Radiator Valve Change Kit

RRP: £14.95
Price: £7.475
£7.475 FREE Shipping

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A very useful kit which comprises of 2 patented rubber bungs, key pattern fixing clip and a radiator bleed key and is used for changing radiator valves without draining down the system. It is suitable for use on 15mm and 22mm pipework and is supplied in a strong nylon bag. Holding the valve body with the grips, align it with the adapter and tighten the cap nut with the spanner that holds them together. Then tighten the cap nut that holds the valve to the pipe. However, changing a radiator valve without draining the system is probably not a job for the first-time DIYer so it would be best to get the professionals in. Just like designer radiators have become much better looking over time, there’s now a stylish selection of radiator valves to choose from to suit your home decor. Use a container underneath the valve to catch any drips but all of the water should have been drained from the radiator.

Tighten the nuts by hand for speed then finish off with the adjustable spanner. Make sure it’s not too tight or you might damage the thread! Making the swap to thermostatic radiator valves can help heat your home more efficiently, reduce heating bills and give you more control over the temperature so that each room feels comfortable. Most radiators have two radiator valves that connect the radiator to the pipes and allow hot water to enter the radiator and control how much heat is given out.Turn the heating off and allow the radiators to cool completely for at least an hour. You should do this before starting any job to do with your radiators to avoid burning yourself! 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. 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.

So whether you love the large, decorative, traditional valves or the small minimalist options, all our valves have industry standard connections. But if you only want to change your thermostatic or manual valve then you can skip to the final maintenance section. However, if you are only updating one radiator you can change the radiator valve without fully draining the system and there are actually benefits of doing so.Once the old thermostatic valve or manual is open, air will escape and water will flow out of the radiator. Use a large container or wet and dry vacuum to catch the water that flows out of the radiator until there is no water left inside. This could take about 5-10 minutes or longer depending on the size of your radiator. Since the radiator has been drained and refilled you will need to re-pressurise the system to ensure everything is working correctly. Cover the floor area around the radiator under the valves you are going to replace with the towels and container to catch any excess water. Then take the new thermostatic valve head and screw it onto the valve. You should be able to do this by hand. If you think the task of trying to avoid flooding the room whilst changing your radiator valve is too much to handle, there is an alternative method to do the job without draining the system. But, you will need some extra tools to help you.



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