thermostatic valves

  1. S

    Shower Temperature

    Hello. My mixer shower (non-electric) recently started running luke warm. I know this can happen at this time of year over winter but I've been in the property over 10 years and it's never been this bad before. The combi boiler was checked and is ok. The hot water from taps is uneffected and...
  2. B

    Thermostatic valves dont adjust the temp

    the majority of my radiators have thermostatic valves. Some of these work fine but some of them dont let you adjust the temp. ie. Setting one or setting 5 makes no difference - the radiator is blazing hot. For small bedrooms this is pain cos the room just heats up too much. we first...
  3. T

    Thermostatic shower valve

    I am redoing my bathroom and not sure what the best way of doing my shower is which is in my bath, I want a rain shower and so I was thinking of using a thermostatic shower valve as I have removed the plasterboard to re tile (new build) and thought this is a good opportunity to do it, my...
    • Thermostatic shower
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    • shower shower valve thermostatic thermostatic valves valve
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    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  4. R

    Thermostatic shower valve replacement

    Hi DIYer here. Trying to replace concealed shower thermostatic valve. Please could you advise on how to remove valve. Very large box spanner? Many thanks
  5. A

    Thermostic shower replace valve

    https://victoriaplum.com/browse/all-showers/type_Exposed-mixer-showers?csi=SHS30&ds_kid=92700067325954114&gclid=CjwKCAiA8OmdBhAgEiwAShr407d2c-jzpnzzY-36CoW00ayMz-g6iHjgD2mPTxyhm5U7HSwbT8bYCBoCt2QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#&gid=1&pid=1 I have the above shower/bath thermostatic mixer shower/tap. Have...
    • Angela Butler-Harvey
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    • replace shower thermostatic valves valve
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    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    Automatic bypass and radiator thermostatic valves

    Hi If the radiator valves are not demanding much heat and are near closed then the automatic bypass should be cutting in. I have a few queries that may be obvious but not to me as old system did not have an automatic bypass. [1] When it comes in it is shunting some of the hot water, will this...
    • colin_
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    • america automatic bypass radiator thermostatic thermostatic valves usa valves
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    • Forum: USA Plumbers Advice
  7. D

    Help identifying shower mixer for spare parts

    I need help to identify the brand of this unit for spare parts. The plastic thread for the lever has worn out, also the shower isn't very hot now even with hot valve opened all the way.
  8. J

    Where to find a replacement solar TMV?

    Hi all, A while back I posted about an issue I was having with hot taps running luke warm whilst the water in the cylinder was hot (70 deg). It was determined that the likely issue was a faulty TMV. I’m looking for assistance for 2 points if possible: 1. Does anyone know where I can get a...
    • Jay
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    • america find replacement solar solar heating thermostatic valves tmv unvented cylinder usa where
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    • Forum: USA Plumbers Advice
  9. T

    Thoughts on the Hive thermostatic valves ?

    I’ve been asked about installing some Hive Thermostatic heads to a combi system. I wondered what’s people’s opinions on them, firstly from an installation point of view and secondly from a users view ? The customer has a two up two down type of house with a ideal logic 24kw boiler just been...
  10. R

    Random radiators stopped working after cold weather

    I have a Worcestor Danesmoor boiler that lives in a stone outhouse and heats the water and radiators in my house. The heating is set to come on at certain times of day, but during the recent cold weather it stopped coming on. I tried pressing the manual reset button a few times, but assume...
  11. F

    TRV selection advice

    Hi I'll looking for reasoned advice on the selection appropriate TRVs for a complete CH replacement as part of a total house refurbishment. My architect has advised us to buy TRVs which are well over £100 each - (The invoice is for "THERMOSTATIC DOUBLE ANGLED RADIATOR VALVE SET CHROME...
  12. Belgianwoes

    Thermostatic valves for radiators

    Please could people settle an argument between my husband and I :rolleyes:? We are in Belgium and have a gas boiler and radiators in a two storey semi. The downstairs is always too cool and if we turn up the thermostat (which is in the living room) then it is very hot upstairs. I suggested...
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    Thermostatic valves

    Hi Guys Just a curious question, I seen a radiator with 2 thermostatic valves on it . I know this might cause a problem but what!!!! Cheers.
    • F49h
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    • balance cold heating hot looking stupid thermostat thermostatic thermostatic valves valves
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  14. R

    Thermostatic Valves

    Hello I am getting a new boiler put into my property. currently the rads do not have thermostatic valves. I take it is good practice to have these installed. Is it an issue on older rads? They all seem fine. Also what is a good quality valve in terms of design and function. I remember having a...
    • Raji
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    • cold control heating hot thermostat thermostatic thermostatic valves trv's valve valves you'll
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  15. P

    thermostatic valves on wrong side of rad

    Hello i noticed some of my rads heat up on the return side first. This would mean some have the therostatic valves on the wrong side. Not aprob when all fully open but how do i balance the rads as you normaly do it from the lockshield side.
    • peter wilson
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    • balance cold heating hot shield thermostat thermostatic thermostatic valves valves wrong
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  16. M

    2 rads dont work? blockage ?

    I have a rad on the ground floor in the front room not working and a rad above this room in the bedroom not working. There are 14 rads on this system and 3 rads in the basement area have been shut down completley, to try and rebalance. we have also closed the other rads by 1/2 a turn...
    • marsaday
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    • air air lock basement bleed blockage cold cold radiator hot rads problem pump system thermostatic thermostatic valves valves work
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  17. D

    Towel radiator not hot

    Hello folks I have just joined this site in the hope of getting some advice. My towel radiator in our main bathroom is not getting hot, although the pipe leading up to it is hot. the same stlye radiator in our en-suite is very hot and I have noticed that this has different valves on it, does...
    • DSmith
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    • 10mm air bathroom bleeding cold heating hot inside pipe radiator radiators thermostatic thermostatic valves towel towel radiator towel rail valve valves water work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  18. M

    Old radiator fittings.

    Somebody wants me to change some thermostatic valves on old radiators. They have old thermostatic valves already but the fittings are not standard. The pipes are 15mm but the valves are much bigger, the tail in to the radiator is a few mill bigger with a bigger nut to the valve, the valve is...
    • MickBrown
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    • 22mm brass fitting fittings gas honeywell merchant old pipe pipes plumbers plumbing problem radiator radiators remove replacement thermostatic thermostatic valves trv valve valves
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  19. D

    Drayton TRV3 Radiator valves

    Hi, I have moved into a new house with Drayton TRV3 thermostatic radiator valves fitted throughout but the majority of them don't seem to be working, even if the valve is set to be off the radiator is still on at max heat. The house has loft conversion and the only place the valves do seem to...
    • Dranny
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    • drayton free hammer head loft radiator radiator valves radiators replacement tap thermostatic thermostatic valves trv valve valves water
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  20. S

    Newbie says hello

    Dear All - as I have been encouraged by Dan to introduce myself, here I am. I'm a 59 yr. old householder, who enjoys DIY, but respects the fact that some jobs need the knowledge skills and experience of a professional. Having employed a high cost highly recommended plumber as a sub-contractor...
    • Stainless Steve
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    • bath diy expansion head heating hello high hot hot water jobs newbie pipes plumber problem skills stainless thermostatic thermostatic valves valves water work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board

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