I am buying a central heating radiator online - must I also buy two valves?
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If you bought a new car, you would NOT put on the tyres of the old car. Yes put on new valves and don't forget the plumber's tape on the threads.
yes it would be better then going to the shops and hunting for them.
You will need the valves how do you think you will connect the radiator.Did you ask if radiator is supplied with the valves.
no any of the large diy stores have a plumbing section and you will have plenty of choice. all the plumbing fitting conform to the british standard pipe thread so you will have no problem. you may find they could be cheeper too.
yes pet
if you have drained the system I would say yes
if you have not drained the system and the valves are good
then it is not necessary
Well... the valves from your existing installation (if you have one) should be sufficient but if they are old, then replacing them will be the best option.
Consider also buying two isolator valves and fitting these to the inlet and outlet of the radiator. That way it will be much easier to perform routine maintenance such as back flushing the radiator every few years to keep it running in tip-top condition.
Check valve is a mechanical device, a valve, that normally allows fluid (liquid or gas) to flow through it in only one direction. Check Valve are two-port valves, meaning they have two openings in the body, one for fluid to enter and the other for fluid to leave. There are various types of check valves used in a wide variety of applications. Check Valves are often part of common household items. Although they are available in a wide range of sizes and costs, many check valves are very small, simple, and/or cheap. Check valves work automatically and most are not controlled by a person or any external control; accordingly, most do not have any valve handle or stem. The bodies (external shells) of most check valves are made of plastic or metal.
You will need the valves to connect the new radiator into the heating system so the answerer is YES. You will probable need valves at 90 degrees(standard) but they also come in straight. It might be a good idea to fit a thermostatic control valve at this stage. Your new rad will then conform to current standards and you will have some control over the temperature in the room. Only cost a few quid more so worth the extra. If you have drained down you may wish to consider topping up the system additive as well. You can also get a valve that acts as a draincock so that you can easily empty the pipework at a later date. Easier that fitting a separate draincock and tidier. Happy plumbing. Hope you know the right swear words !!
Big brother is at work. ! Couldn't put in DRAINCOCK as two words. How stupid is that ??
You will definitely need valves to be able to fit and use the radiator so unless you have a pair in your shed you will have to order them with the radiator as they are not automatically supplied it is advisable to have 1 as a thermostatic control or TRV and the other as a lock shield, you must also determine whether you should use straight or angled type.
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