Radiator Valve Change Kit

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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.

To start, you need to turn off the heating system and give it time to cool down. About an hour should be enough but you can never be too careful. Once the heating system is completely drained – leave it for up to 15 minutes – you're ready to carry on. Since radiator valves play a significant part in how well central heating radiators operate, and as most of them are visibly on show in our homes, changing your radiator valves is a great way to improve the performance, efficiency and overall look of your heating system. So whether you love the large, decorative, traditional valves or the small minimalist options, all our valves have industry standard connections.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.

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. Grab your wrench and adjustable spanner. We'll be unscrewing the two nuts that connect the valve to the radiator and pipe. When all the water has drained from the radiator, keep unscrewing the nut until you can pull the valve out of the radiator to disconnect it. Turning the valve to the highest setting will keep the radiator on until the room reaches a temperature around 30?. Do this and your heating bills will shoot up. Your radiator should now be heating up and working perfectly if it wasn’t before. If you replaced the radiator valve because the old one was outdated or worn then I’m sure you’ll be pleased with your new, shiny valves.Undo the top nut on the radiator valve and then undo the bottom nut which will allow you take the valve off completely. You may require the wrench at this point to hold the valve body. There will be a little bit of water that runs out so ensure you keep the towel underneath to prevent wetting the floor - as the water can be a little dirty. 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. Then take the new thermostatic valve head and screw it onto the valve. You should be able to do this by hand.

Actually, fitting radiator valves or a thermostatic one is not that difficult. Position your new valve in the right place. Align the valve cap-nut and sealing components over the end of the pipe and attach the new valve, while being careful not to tighten the cap-nut too early. Using your wrench, align the valve with the adaptor and follow this by tightening the cap-nut that joins them together. Now, ensure you tighten the cap-nut that holds the valve to the water pipe. You can manually fit the TRV onto the valve. Once you complete those actions, you’re ready to proceed to the next step. Step 6. Turn On Your Water Supply and Bleed the Radiator Once More 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. Draining and refilling a heating system is an ideal time for air to get trapped in the heating system. So it's a good idea to bleed the radiators. 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. We are currently using Royal Mail Parcelforce and DPD as our delivery providers, all small items will be delivered by Royal Mail, these can take up to three working days to reach you.

How to Replace a Radiator Valve Without Draining Your Central Heating System

BES will help you find the right radiator accessories for the job at hand. You might find yourself needing a key to let the air out and help balance a system. You could be looking for a one-stop solution to maintenance with the likes of a super-handy multi-purpose radiator spanner. Whatever possible radiator issue you have, BES should have the product to help. We have a wide range of radiator accessories on offer, including:

If you're planning to redecorate then your new valves could better suit your colour scheme. Can I change the radiator valves myself? Once you’re happy that the radiator and valve isn’t leaking open up the bleed valve to let out any air that may be trapped inside the radiator. This air will prevent the water from filling the radiator. So if you find a pair of valves you like the look of but they aren’t the right size for your pipework, you may need to buy radiator reducers or adapters from any plumbing or DIY merchant to ensure a clean connection. If you are changing your radiator valves from manual to thermostatic, please ensure you leave one radiator with a manual valve to ensure there is always a constant flow through the central heating. For a more information why this is important or if you haven’t already chosen a valve for your radiator then take a look at our guide - ‘ which radiator valves should I buy?’ for all the information you need.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.