15. August 2011 16:49

Comparing Thermostatic and Manual Valves














There are two types of radiator valve available to buy: - Thermostatic and Manual.
Both Thermostatic and manual valves are sold in pairs - you will receive a valve and a lockshield.
The Control Valve is the larger of the two items and the lockshield is the smaller item.
By convention looking from within the room at your radiator:
The control valve (which is adjustable by the home owner) is fitted on the right hand side (inlet)
The lock shield (which is set up by the plumber who installs the radiator and is then left in this position) is fitted on the left hand side (outlet)


Thermostatic Radiator Valves

These valves give the optimum of control; they are designed to turn off the radiator once the room temperature has been met.
The wheel handle can be turned which adjusts the room temperature setting.




Manual Radiator Valves


These valves give the more traditional look to your radiators.
These valves allow you to adjust the radiator temperature by easily turning the valve.






The following notes are to be read before fitting your valves

When screwing the valve tail into the bush - turn it finger tight then using a spanner turn it till there is only moderate resistance.

Using a 4” (100mm) spanner it is difficult to over tighten.

It is easy to over tighten and crack the bush with an 8” spanner.

A thread sealant must be applied to the valve tail threads to get a water tight seal.

Sealants are available from your plumbers, PTFE tape is an acceptable alternative.
It should not normally be necessary to unscrew the bushes, but if for any reason you do, retighten them gently, enough only to create a good seal.
18” Stilsons should not be used!
The torque from an 8” adjustable spanner is more than enough to create a good seal.





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 29. July 2011 09:41

All of our prices shown include Vat


All of our prices shown include Vat


 

Our policy is to show the full price on our websites - nothing hidden




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 15. March 2011 18:23

Delta 60 Conversion Factors



Most modern systems run at Delta 60

ie the temperature into the radiator is 80 and the desired room temperature is 20


80 minus 20 = 60  that is why we quote at Delta 60



A recent customer had a situation where is temperature into the radiator was 75 and he wanted his room to be 20

so he needed Delta 55 figures

as shown below - he needed to up his radiators by a factor of 1.11

ie if the requirement would of been for 10 sections of radiator in a normal situation then he needed to go upto 11 sections of radiator - this would ensure he ended up with the room temperature of 20

If you need any more help on this matter then please call Viv, Dan or Becky




•Delta T = 55°: x 1.11


•Delta T = 50°: x 1.28

•Delta T = 45°: x 1.43

•Delta T = 40°: x 1.67

•Delta T = 35°: x 1.95

•Delta T = 30°: x 2.36

•Delta T = 25°: x 2.96

•Delta T = 20°: x 3.91

•Delta T = 15°: x 5.6




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 13. March 2011 12:52

The price you see is the price that you pay!!





The price you see is the price you pay



To save any suprises at the checkout all the prices on our website are the price that you actually pay

All items will be invoiced with a Vat receipt

All items are sold by Uk Architectural Antiques Ltd

Vat registration number - 851 9101 38
 
 

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 14. February 2011 13:20

Help with your Radiator Quote



If you can email all of your room sizes ie length, width and height together with the style/s of radiator that you want then we will email you a quote within a few hours.

For awkward shaped rooms then take the average length or width.

You can also request a call back - just email your tel number and a convenient time and Viv Dan or Becky will give you a call

email - info@ukcastironradiators.com




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 1. February 2011 19:53

February Update

Exciting news


2 New Cast Iron Radiator Models


We are now able to offer the Princess in 795mm tall x 125mm deep and the Rococo in a 660mm tall x 120mm deep



The length and colour of these radiators can be made to your own bespoke requirements - of course they are also available in a primer finish as well.




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 25. January 2011 11:06

January 2011 update

Viv is today celebrating her 25th Wedding anniversary today  !!!

We are continuing to develop new products for the coming year - please watch this space.

We are currently working to a 3 - 4 week radiator make up time - this will be back down our normal 2 weeks shortly

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 14. October 2010 08:21

New Carron Brochure available now

We have the new Carron Brochure for you to download

Click here for the New Carron Brochure


Or if you email us we will pop you one in the post.

info@ukcastironradiators.com

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 10. September 2010 07:55

All of our prices quoted include Vat





All of our prices quoted include Vat




We try to be completely open and up front with all

 of our prices, the prices that you see are the prices

that you pay - nothing hidden!!!!



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 22. March 2010 17:22

Viv's radiators are now being fitted

The first 4 of Viv's radiators have now been fitted in her own home. Shown here is a Victorian 760 in a Farrow and Ball eggshell paint finish - the chosen colour is Cord.

Antique Brass Bentley thermostatic valves have been used

Viv decided to keep to her original pipe to pipe centres from her old radiators, and the plumber has kept the pipework tidy and square.



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