Hi,
I'm looking to fit TRV's on the existing radiators in my house but am struggling a little bit. I have bought the TRV's from a well know DIY retailer and the instructions on the pack say to screw the half inch BSP tailpiece into the radiator tapping (which is on the left hand side of the picture).
My question is, due to the fact I am wanting to use the existing pipework, by using the tailpiece, I am making the valve bigger than the old one so the pipes may not be positioned correctly. If I didn't fit the tailpiece the valve looks like it would be a direct replacement for the old one. So is the tailpiece an essential part of the valve? I would assume it is because they wouldn't put it in otherwise but hopefully someone with a bit more sense and knowledge than me can advise?
Many thanks,
Rob View media item 49106
I'm looking to fit TRV's on the existing radiators in my house but am struggling a little bit. I have bought the TRV's from a well know DIY retailer and the instructions on the pack say to screw the half inch BSP tailpiece into the radiator tapping (which is on the left hand side of the picture).
My question is, due to the fact I am wanting to use the existing pipework, by using the tailpiece, I am making the valve bigger than the old one so the pipes may not be positioned correctly. If I didn't fit the tailpiece the valve looks like it would be a direct replacement for the old one. So is the tailpiece an essential part of the valve? I would assume it is because they wouldn't put it in otherwise but hopefully someone with a bit more sense and knowledge than me can advise?
Many thanks,
Rob View media item 49106