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Location: Wiltshire
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 Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject: Radiators and valves |
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I'm doing a (slow) refurb on a old house and will be replacing rads & TRVs as I do each room. Just wondered if anyone had any preferences for rad and valve brands.
I like the simple look of the Stelrad Elite which seems to come in a wide range of sizes - they seem to be more expensive though  . And all valves stick eventually don't they?
Also, I'm planning to put in shut off valves before/after the rad valves (and under the floor) as I always seem to get sticky or leaky valves so it would be easier to replace/service them. Is that overkill?
Thanks for your help |
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thescruff
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Unless you use full flow valves, the cheap isolating valves leak more than the radiator valves.
Buy a better make, Peglars for example |
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AlanE
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Location: Colchester Essex
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| Quote: | | Also, I'm planning to put in shut off valves before/after the rad valves (and under the floor) as I always seem to get sticky or leaky valves so it would be easier to replace/service them. Is that overkill? |
When you come to use them 5 years or so down the line you will probably have problems operating them! |
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