Thermostatic radiator valves

[matt80]

Hi all,

I'm having my old boiler replaced with a combi boiler. Can anyone tell me whether having thermostatic radiator valves installed is necessary (as in building regs or something)?

Thanks

 

[Bahco]

Yes.

They conserve energy by closing the rad down when up to set temp.

 

[matt80]

Yeah I was just wondering whether they were part of building regulations or not, because I'm having a combi boiler installed and I don't recall the guy mentioning TRVs...

 

[markplumb]

phone and ask him would be the simplest solution, but i think you'll find he's already priced these into the job.

 

[gas4you]

All rads except the one in the room with the room thermostat fitted should have them. CHeSS 2006 standard.

 

[Bon]

phone and ask him would be the simplest solution, but i think you'll find he's already priced these into the job.

Why would he price for new rad valves if he's just changing the boiler?

 

[gas4you]

Because its regulations

 

[Bon]

Thought that would only apply to new builds.