Radiator Valve Change Kit

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Then take the new thermostatic valve head and screw it onto the valve. You should be able to do this by hand. There are a couple of things to do after you have changed your radiator valve to make sure that the heating system is working properly. 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. 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. But if you only want to change your thermostatic or manual valve then you can skip to the final maintenance section.

Now you need to remove any trapped air inside the radiator. This is called bleeding the radiator. There may also be air trapped in the nearest radiator, so it is best to bleed that one too.So whether you love the large, decorative, traditional valves or the small minimalist options, all our valves have industry standard connections.

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. Finally, if you have any concerns and don’t feel confident changing the valves yourself, you can always rely on a gas safe registered engineer to get the job done for you. 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. The standard size of copper pipework is 15mm and all of our radiator valves have a half inch (½”) thread on the bottom (the part that connects the valve to the pipe) which makes them suitable for use with 15mm piping.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. To do this, hold the body of the valve with the grips and use an adjustable spanner to make an upwards turn and unscrew the cap nut until water starts to flow out. 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.