Old CH radiator - suitable for DIY thermostatic tap? The radiators in our house are nearly 20 years old, installed by...
The radiators in our house are nearly 20 years old, installed by the previous occupant. The supply/return pipes are 10mm and are both located at base of radiator and both on same side, which I cogitate is a bit unusual. I've put a photo on Flickr to illustrate: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22839368@N0...
Can anyone tell me if they are suitable for a competent DIYer to install thermostatic valve on ... and any recommendation? Energy cost saving is a factor but not the solitary one. We're redecorating and the stopcock is going to be accessible but a bit awkward to get to and I hope a thermostat might make smaller the number of times we have to draw from down on all fours to adjust it.
Answers: This type of project would hold to be done when the heat is OFF. Unless you own a way of isolating that nouns that you plan on working in/on. Steam is nothing to play next to, once it touches you're skin. You won't have any departed. Or if it's hot water & it "flashes" into steam your REALY screwed. So simply take the sanctuary measures & turn the boiler OFF & close the header before working on this.
-You shouldn't own any trouble changeing it over. Just make sure the union & fittings match. Use alike type of pipe, if needed take some apart earlier buying the thermostatic valves. So that the pipe diameters are duplicate.
Good Luck & becareful