What size fitting is a radiator valve?
15mm valves are the only size you’re likely to encounter, since 15mm copper pipes are the most common. There are also other sizes, from 8mm to 28mm, and there are accompanying adapters.
Are radiator valves a standard size?
The connection between your valve and the radiator is standard across all moderns radiators and valves. The size differences listed above refers to the width of your pipes that the valves will slot onto. Most of the time it’s 15mm, but measuring your pipes will confirm.
How do 15mm to 10mm reducers Work?
This 15mm x 10mm compression 1 piece reducer from Evolve is designed for use with 15mm compression fittings such as radiator valves, tees, couplers, elbows etc. It works by replacing the olive inside a 15mm compression fitting or radiator valve and reducing it down for use with 10mm pipe.
Can you go from Microbore to 15mm?
I would not recommend running more than one rad from micrbore. Rule of thumb is to have 3kW of heat in a conservatory, which is about 10,000 BTU’s. 15mm pipe will support 10,000 BTU’s. So ideally you want to run the 15mm back to some of the 22mm used for flow and return.
Are all radiator valves 1/2 inch?
Radiators usually have a 1/2 inch BSP female threaded connection for the valve (see BSPT link at bottom of page for more info on plumbing thread sizes).
Are radiator valves universal?
With a large variety of radiators currently available on the market in varying shapes, styles and sizes, not every valve is universally suitable to all radiators.
How do you measure a radiator valve?
Radiator pipe centres is a measure of the distance between the two pipe inlets on your radiator. It is measured from the centre of one of the pipes to the centre of the other. To measure your pipe centres, take a tape measure from the centre of the left hand pipe inlet to the centre of the right hand pipe inlet.
Can you get 10mm radiator valves?
10mm radiator valves come in a range of different types to suit all homes. 10 mm radiator valves are used to connect to 10mm pipework. To enable quick and easy fitting, they are available in both angled and straight fittings.
How do you use a 15mm 8mm reducer?
The pipe reducer is easy to use and a very neat solution to converting the pipe size from 15mm to 8mm. Simply loosen the locking ring on your valve and insert the pipe reducer, then tighten the valve locking nut. The valve is now ready to accept the smaller pipe – it’s as simple as that!
Is Microbore still used?
In modern construction microbore is once again becoming popular – but this time using plastic pipes. The pipework which circulates the water to the radiators is divided into two sections: Flow and return from the boiler to a manifold (using, say, 22mm pipes (right)).
Is Microbore any good?
Microbore is good as long as system is keeped in good order in regards to inhibitors,may be worth fitting a magnaclean filter on the system which you can clean out yourself on a regular basis.
Are all radiator valves universal?
Can you put a push fit on a 15mm radiator?
These radiator elbow adaptors will fit into any 15mm radiator valve and adapt you to 15mm pushfit fitting the other end. Ideal for pipework coming from the wall when radiator inlet is vertical up into the bottom of the radiator/ towel rail.
Where can I buy a 15mm radiator valve?
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What are the different types of push fit valves?
Plastic, brass and chrome plated push-fit service valves that quickly and easily connect and isolate water to appliances and fixtures, as well as backflow prevention valves. Plastic and brass push-fit valves for quickly and easily isolating water to appliances and fixtures or shutting down water to an entire system.