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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:40 pm    Post Subject:
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I need to replace my radiator valves with TRVs which I understand should go on the INLET side. Am not convinced that my existing valves are on the right end. How can I find out which pipe to each radiator is the INLET one ? Many Thanx.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:46 pm    Post Subject:
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Buy bi-directional TRV's then it won't matter.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:48 pm    Post Subject:
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he is right but best to put em flow side

its really easy

make sure the central heating is cold

turn it on

and feel which pipes get hot first

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:26 pm    Post Subject:
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Now why didn't I think of that ! Many thanks guys for your help. I'll give it a go.
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