Is this radiator thermostat broken?

ODB · 30 Jan 2011

Hello all

Can anyone tell me whether this radiator thermostat is broken or not? Is a bit wobbly as you can see.

Am not too fussed if it is - actually want to take the rad off the wall as doing some decorating, how can I make sure the valve doesn't suddenly open (apart from shutting off CH, which I was going to do anyway?)

lagunaglen · 30 Jan 2011

Valve head should not wobble when tightened,so yes it needs replacing.you could buy the same trv and save doing any actual plumbing work.Most trvs come with a decorators cap which you fit when removing radiator to stop trv accidentally opening.

Axel · 30 Jan 2011

You need to align the head body with the lugs before you tighten the ring with the other hand.

Great YouTube video. It'll probably have over a million hits by the end of the month!

45yearsagasman · 30 Jan 2011

There's a black plastic spacer missing from the top of the valve body.You won't shut the rad off with that and neither will shutting off the CH.It may be a newer pattern head on an old body.

ODB · 30 Jan 2011

So I suppose my best option is to replace thermostat with like for like.

You've been most helpful gents, thanks very much, really appreciate it.

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Is this radiator thermostat broken?

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