Radiator Valve Change Kit

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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.

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. So whether you love the large, decorative, traditional valves or the small minimalist options, all our valves have industry standard connections. Cover the floor area around the radiator under the valves you are going to replace with the towels and container to catch any excess water. Updating your radiator valves can have many benefits on your home heating and your home decor. Here’s why:But if you only want to change your thermostatic or manual valve then you can skip to the final maintenance section. But don’t worry if your pipes are slightly bigger or smaller than the standard 15mm. Sometimes copper pipes can be anything between 8mm – 28mm depending on where they are in your home and the age of the building. 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.

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.

We hope you have found this guide helpful and at this point you have a lovely new pair of valves on your radiator! If you decide you want to change your radiator or need to remove a radiator from the wall for decorating, watch this video to help! If you consider yourself an experienced DIYer and feel confident with most radiator related jobs then you should find it fairly easy to change a radiator valve if you have a combi boiler system. Then take the new thermostatic valve head and screw it onto the valve. You should be able to do this by hand. Tighten the nuts by hand for speed then finish off with the adjustable spanner. Make sure it’s not too tight or you might damage the thread! 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.