A dual fuel towel rail is extremely simple to use. It works the same way as your standard central heating radiator, but with an extra switch, making it easy to swap between central heating and element heating. To run the radiator independently of the central heating, turn the input valve clockwise as far as it will go.
The reason you need two valves generally on all rads is because the system dictates a flow and return. The flow pipework carries the newly heated water from the boiler. The return taking it back at a lower temperature to be reheated by the boiler.Aug 7, 2018
Can any radiator be converted to electric?
You can easily convert a towel radiator to an “Electric Only Towel Radiator” or as we call it, “Electric Use Only”. However, most of them can be converted to electric use too. To do so, instead of buying a pair of valves, you will simply need to purchase an electric heating element and a blanking plug.
Are dual fuel radiators good?
- Energy efficient & cost effective Dual fuel radiators are a much more cost-effective solution compared with central heating radiators or electric radiators because they allow you to choose the most cost-effective heating solution depending on the season.
How does a dual fuel towel radiator work?
It works the same way as your standard central heating radiator, but with an extra switch, making it easy to swap between central heating and element heating. This will allow hot water to flow into the radiator, meaning that when your central heating is on, so is your dual fuel radiator.
What is a dual fuel radiator valve?
Dual Fuel Valves are designed to allow conversion of a cental heating towel rail or radiator to dual energy usage.
What does bidirectional TRV mean?
The Danfoss family of thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) has a new addition with the launch of the RTW bi-directional TRV with built-in sensor. RTW also benefits from Danfoss' flow selectable, bi-directional design which means it can be installed horizontally or vertically, in flow or return.
Are there different types of radiator valves?
This is pretty simple there are two main types of radiator valve, these are manual and thermostatic and, for safety, there is also a lockshield valve.
Which side of radiator is flow?
left
How do I know if I need straight or angled radiator valves?
Side connections with pipes coming up from the floor = you need “angled” valves. Underside connections with pipes coming up from the floor = you need “straight” valves. Side connections with pipes coming out of the wall = you may choose between “angled” or “corner” valves.
Should both radiator valves be fully open?
Ultimately, it would be best if the temperature difference between the two is as close to 0°C as possible. This can be done on every radiator and each lockshield valve may have to be open or closed to a different degree in order to achieve a temperature balance.
What are the two valves on a radiator for?
One valve accounts for the amount of hot water that enters the radiator. The other valve, referred to as the lockshield valve, balances the system by regulating how much heat the radiator gives off.
Do you turn off both valves on a radiator?
To turn a radiator off, locate the thermostatic valve on the left side and turn the valve clockwise until the dial reads 0. Next, find the second valve on the right side of the radiator and twist it clockwise until it won't turn anymore. Once both valves are closed, the radiator will be completely turned off.