Radiator Valve Supplier - 1/2" BSP Inlet

[jmcc500]

We are trying to get our existing non-functioning radiator valves changed for new manual ones. We have 1/2" BSP iron pipe heating pipes and I am struggling to find a 1/2" BSP inlet valve (with 1/2" BSP outlet to the rad). Can anyone recommend a supplier?

Many thanks,

James

 

[gassafeman]

BES.co.uk

Scroll down to the threaded valves.

Paul

 

[steve32]

we use danfoss not cheap but good

 

[doitall]

You would do well to match the same brand or you could end up having to thread steel pipes

More info required.

 

[Master of None]

Hattersley, Available from BSS.
They are both 1/2" BSP and 15mm compression depending whether you use the olive and compression screw or not. As far as I am aware all rad valves have 1/2" bsp tailes for the rad end.

 

[doitall]

Hattersley, Available from BSS.
They are both 1/2" BSP and 15mm compression depending whether you use the olive and compression screw or not. As far as I am aware all rad valves have 1/2" bsp tailes for the rad end.

No you can buy 3/4", 1", 11/4", 11/2" and 2" maybe a tad hard to come by now, but I think they're are still listed in the crane and Hattersley book.

 

[Boilerman2]

BSS market their own brand TRV's 1/2" iron, not cheap, but cheaper than the big brands, and work very well

 

[doitall]

Agreed boilerman but the OP is changing a valve, and it is unlikely the Boss brand will be the same dimensions, so needs to match brand names or alter the pipework.

 

[jmcc500]

Thanks for all the help chaps.

We currently have threaded iron pipes and I believe the thread is 1/2"BSP as that is a standard size. Measuring across the threads major diameter comes to approx. 22mm, though there is a layer or three of paint on there. 15mm compression fit definitely won't do!

Was hoping to find a more traditional styled valve - any tips on where to look for them as the ones mentioned are all relatively modern. The TRV bit is not important - we have a fairly consistent communal heating system so we ought to be ok to adjust a manual valve as required.

Thanks again for help so far,

James

 

[doitall]

Depends what you call traditional, and the style of radiator.

Hattersley and Crane do old style brass or chrome valves.

As I said earlier, not any old valve will replace what you have without altering the feed pipe.

 

[Nige F]

Maybe try a recycle yard . There are a couple in East Sussex.

 

[gasservice85]

http://www.bes.co.uk/products/115.asp

danfoss threaded thermostatic and lockshield valves