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Angled thermostatic radiator valves

  • 20-04-2019 1:09pm
    #1
    AstraMonti
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    Is there something I can do about the attached photo? There isn't enough space to put a straight thermostatic valve so I am looking for a way to fit one in. Can I get an angled one or something else?


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  • #2
    niley
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    This could do? https://www.theradiatorshop.ie/radiator-valves-accessories/410-classic-thermostatic-corner-radiator-valve.html


  • #3
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    niley wrote: »
    This could do? https://www.theradiatorshop.ie/radiator-valves-accessories/410-classic-thermostatic-corner-radiator-valve.html

    That could work. I am not great with plumbing, does the whole body that's there now need to be swapped out?


  • #4
    K.Flyer
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    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Is there something I can do about the attached photo? There isn't enough space to put a straight thermostatic valve so I am looking for a way to fit one in. Can I get an angled one or something else?

    It was some genius who put that rad valve on the radiator. :rolleyes:
    Drain the system, then just take the valve off and turn it around so that the Thermostatic head points outwards.
    If the head is pointing out too far and is likely to get damaged, you could just put a standard valve on it.
    It's a very straightforward fix.

    AstraMonti wrote: »
    That could work. I am not great with plumbing, does the whole body that's there now need to be swapped out?

    Whichever way, unless you leave it as is, yes the valve needs to be removed.

    But you do have another option.
    Most of these valves come with a cap which is used for turning the valve on and off during installation / commissioning. If you had this cap you could just use that and it would be an easy fix if you didn't mind loosing the advantage of thermostatic control.


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