Which hive rad adapter do I need for these valves?

[Loscie]

Hi,

I’m struggling to find which adapter I need for my hive smart valves. Any ideas?

The photo with adapter is the M28 which hive subsequently provided when I discovered the standard adapters also didn’t fit.

For context, it’s an old house. We’re also on oil just in case that might help to narrow it down, not sure it will though, any insight greatly received!

Thanks, L

 

[Loscie]

Anyone any idea?! Will send a £20 amazon voucher to anyone who can share a link/name of the correct adapter that will allow me to fit the hive thermostats I bought!

 

[Madrab]

I don't understand, does the M28 adapter fit the top of the valve, if so then the HIVE TRV just screws onto that?? If that adapter doesn't fit (too small?) then it would normally be the larger M30 adapter. Or is the M28 too big?

Have you tried the adapter guide?

 

[CBW]

The photo with adapter on looks damaged, maybe this is why it doesn’t fit properly?

 

[Loscie]

Thanks for both your replies.

@CBW - I've checked all the adapters and they're all like this so confident they're not damaged.

@Madrab so the m30 thread is too large and subsequently the adapter won't screw on. The M28 adapter is the correct thread size but the white 'pin' sits far too high above the metal pin of the radiator valve so it can't press/depress the metal radiator pin.

What I need is a M30 type/design but with a M28 thread size. Explaining this to Hive ppl is impossible though!

 

[CBW]

What I need is a M30 type/design but with a M28 thread size. Explaining this to Hive ppl is impossible though!

This any good?

 

[RandomGrinch]

The M28 adapter is the correct thread size but the white 'pin' sits far too high above the metal pin of the radiator valve so it can't press/depress the metal radiator pin.

...or sit a penny in-between

 

[Loscie]

@CBW i've ordered, hope it works, looks like it should do.

@RandomGrinch ha this is genius and is plan b!

 

[Loscie]

well and truly defeated on the adapter front. the amazon didn't work either. So... I'm changing every elbow instead! thanks for the advice nonetheless.

 

[97hills]

well and truly defeated on the adapter front. the amazon didn't work either. So... I'm changing every elbow instead! thanks for the advice nonetheless.

Hi Loscie

I came across this thread through google when searching for a solution for, what I think, is the exact same problem. Did you find an adapter or do you have to change everything to get it to work? Many thanks

 

[Mottie]

Hi Loscie

I came across this thread through google when searching for a solution for, what I think, is the exact same problem. Did you find an adapter or do you have to change everything to get it to work? Many thanks

I read it that he did change everything to get it to work.