Does it matter which side a thermostatic valve goes on a radiator?
Does it matter which side a thermostatic valve goes on a radiator?
Most modern thermostatic radiator valves are bi-directional – so can be fitted on either the flow or return pipe of your radiator. However, it’s always best practice to fit the TRV on the flow pipe that enters your radiator.
What do the arrows mean on a TRV?
Look on the metal body for some arrows. If there are two, at 90°, then the TRV can go on either end and any way round, i.e vertical or horizontal. If there is only one arrow, it can still go on either end but the arrow must point in the direction of flow (towards rad on flow, away from rad on return).
How do I change a TRV without draining the system?
Follow the steps below to learn how to change your radiator valves.
- Turn the heating and water off.
- Protect the floor.
- Prepare the radiator valves.
- Release the stored pressure.
- Open the old valve on the flow pipe.
- Release the pressure & drain the radiator.
- Remove the old thermostatic valve.
Which side of radiator is flow and return?
The flow of a radiator is typically on the left as you look at it stood up or attached to the wall.
Which side of the radiator is the inlet?
Radiator Valve Inlet Positions Standard radiators (commonly known as compact radiators) typically have side valve inlets. These are located at the bottom of the radiator too but tend to allow access from the side only (horizontally).
Which way do you turn the radiator valve for on?
Turn valves clockwise to turn your radiator off and anticlockwise to turn it back on. Turning your radiators off is easy.
What number should radiator valve be on?
During the winter, you should really set your TRV to 2 or 3 and leave it. If you go into a room that’s cold and the radiator is burning hot, leave it alone and don’t turn it up to 5. Let it do it’s job and allow the TRV to heat the room accordingly.
What kind of thermostatic valve does Danfoss use?
Danfoss offers an extensive range of thermostatic radiator valves or TRVs for residential, commercial and industrial sectors. RA2000 TRVs are designed to automatically control individual room temperatures and are selected based off the application, piping size and connection type.
Where to place the sensor on a Danfoss range thermostat?
The valve bodies are reversible and bi-directional and include a flow-selectable feature to ensure trouble free installation without any risk of water hammer. For optimum performance, Danfoss recommend the sensor be mounted horizontal where at all possible.
How does a Danfoss ra2000 TRV system work?
RA2000 TRVs are designed to automatically control individual room temperatures and are selected based off the application, piping size and connection type. Danfoss also offers an array of valve solutions for retrofitting older style buildings while increasing comfort and decreasing energy costs.
What does a TRV do on a radiator?
A thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) is a device fitted to your radiator pipework that will individually control the temperature in the room by setting the heat output of the radiator it’s attached to. There are 2 main types of thermostatic radiator valve.