Tuesday 18 August 2015

A Buyer’s Guide to Towel Radiators

If you are thinking about buying a towel radiator for your bathroom, kitchen, or utility room, then this is the right article for you. Here, we are going to consider the various features and requirements that you should be looking for from your towel radiators.

Tuesday 11 August 2015

When Angled Valves Should Be Used

In the heating world there are three different valves that can be used to connect radiators to the heating system.  These are angled valvesor straight, the thermostatic or manual valve and different sizes to fit them.

The size depends on the connections that your system uses.  This means the circumference of the piping. If you are buying new radiators, it makes sense to buy two valves for each as every heater needs two valves at both ends.

You would use angled valves when the connection needs to be made to a pipe that sticks out of the same wall where the radiator is to be placed.

Most of the designer radiators, such as bathroom heaters have connections at the bottom that are angled horizontally and straight to the wall.  These angled valves are often beautifully crafted to blend in with the designer features of your radiator.  They are no longer ugly connections, but a feature of the overall design.



Thermostatic valves are used to control the temperature in each individual room.  They are fitted at one end of the radiator where the water flows in when it is being circulated by your boiler. Most homes have these now as they are an effective way to reduce heating bills.

They are especially helpful if you have rooms that get the sun most of the day.  In the daytime the sun will warm your rooms and the thermostatic valve can be turned down or shut off completely.

If you want a thermostatic valve fitted in on your bathroom towel radiator, you would probably be best off to have a manual valve fitted.  You can then control heat when the bathroom is being used. Thermostatic valves are best fitted by a qualified plumber.

When you are looking to upgrade your radiators, you will find that retailers on the internet do also sell accessories such as valves.  Although you cannot touch them online, there is always a helpline for people who need advice.

If you would like to know more visit Designerradiator.

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