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TRV’s and beans – why cheap is never best 16/02/07
Altecnic’s Stuart Gizzi looks at Thermostatic Radiator Valves
Thermostatic radiator valves are a simple way to lessen environmental impact in the home, and for installers they are a simple way to generate revenue, after all even the best valves don’t fit themselves.
Regulating room temperature and turning down the temperature in rooms that aren’t used will reduce fuel bills. It’s a concept that is easy to understand and not a terribly expensive one for homeowners to invest in. For both installer and user, quality should be at the top of the list.
Naturally people want radiator valves that are going to be easy to use and unobtrusive. For the experts who are fitting, ease of installation and commissioning should be at the top of the list.
The right valve can offer a number of benefits, for instance a fully reversible body, so that it can be fitted on flow or return. This means that the valve won’t chatter when the heating system is on because the flow is in the wrong direction. It also means that the valve can be fitted on either end of the radiator, to make access easier around furniture for instance. A liquid filled element will provide quick reaction to temperature changes and a sliding tail piece will be invaluable for a perfect retro fit.
Many people regard radiator valves as a commodity item, and compare prices like supermarkets compare baked beans, but you just know that a 7p tin isn’t going to be as good as the brands we all know and love. It’s the same with radiator valves, buy cheap, get cheap. There really is no substitute for buying a well made brand. It pays to take advice from a merchant and go for something with a good reputation. Ecocal from Altecnic is a valve that delivers the very best in quality and reliability and acknowledging the commodity status, it’s very competitively priced too. And as Ecopac, the complete radiator kit in one box it’s even better value.
When it comes to feature radiators, in bathrooms for example, what would compliment them better than a bright, shiny chromed thermostatic valve? Not every manufacturer has them, but a little attention to detail will make a good installation look great.
Altecnic provides full technical support for specifiers, installers and merchants right across the product range that includes a selection of technical heating components, including pressure vessels, valves and controls and is available at www.altecnic.co.uk
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