Radiator Valve Change Kit

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Valves are essential to keep your radiator working efficiently. Our range includes thermostatic valves, radiator valves, cap kits, and vent plugs in a selection of finishes to help you find the best fit. With a thermostatic radiator valve (TRV), you can control your radiator’s heat level, setting it to the perfect temperature with an adjustable dial. The thermostat dial then closes the valve once your desired temperature is reached. You may also be looking to upgrade the control valves. Replacing manual valves with thermostatic valves can give you far more control and help to lower your heating bills. 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.

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) Once they’re tight (but not overly done) remove the protective cap from the top of the valve body - this is usually screwed on so simply unscrew it. Now take the top of the valve and connect it to the valve body. Once it’s on you’ll want to just gently tighten up the nut a little, be careful not to over tighten it. If you're using tools to tighten up nuts then you could use a bit of cloth so that the finish of the valve isn't damaged in anyway. The Heatlab bungs fit plumbing water tanks, header tanks, basically any domestic water tank. Get them here: heatlab header tank bungs Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing a Radiator Valve Without Draining the System - using bungs instead of draining the central heating systemMost 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. Now you want to add a bit of jointing compound to each joint. Jointing compound is a sealand that helps to seal threaded pipes. 5. Fit the new valve

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 If you replaced the radiator valve because the old one was outdated or worn then I’m sure you’ll be pleased with your new, shiny valves.

Kit includes

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.