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15mm to 10mm Reducer?
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A soldered fitting reducer on copper pipework would be my first choice.
As suggested, solder reducers always best, unless it's plastic then either the proper internal reducers or the push fit elbows.
If you are going to use internal reducers, always use the ones with separate olives -
www.toolstation.com
Snap reducers - terrible things, never use them
If you are going to use internal reducers, always use the ones with separate olives -
Made4Trade Compression Reducer
• The only compression fittings range manufactured in the UK• Create a mechanical heat free connection• WRAS Approved• Suitable for use on both gas and water• Suitable for Domestic and Commercial Heating and Plumbing Applications• 25 Year Warranty • Manufactured to EN1254
www.toolstation.com
Snap reducers - terrible things, never use them
As suggested, solder reducers always best, unless it's plastic then either the proper internal reducers or the push fit elbows.
If you are going to use internal reducers, always use the ones with separate olives -
Made4Trade Compression Reducer
• The only compression fittings range manufactured in the UK• Create a mechanical heat free connection• WRAS Approved• Suitable for use on both gas and water• Suitable for Domestic and Commercial Heating and Plumbing Applications• 25 Year Warranty • Manufactured to EN1254
Snap reducers - terrible things, never use them
Many thanks, just to double check do the ones in your toolstation link have sperate olives?
I have a normal radiator so was thinking of using this trv: https://www.diy.com/departments/flo...diator-valve-dia-10mm-x-/5036581050528_BQ.prd
and this
However for the towel radiator I cant find any 10mm valves.
Thansk again
Yes - they do indeed.
Of course, it's always best to use native 10mm valves if you can find ones you like. A lot of supplier say they are 10mm though but they are mostly 15mm and come with reducers. That TRV should be OK though as it is 10mm native and if just a basic TRV that you need, then absolutely no reason not to use it.
As far as the towel rad is concerned do you need straight through valves (supply pipes straight up out of the floor up into the rad) or angled valves like the TRV you linked to where the supply is out of the wall? You will get them it just needs a lot of searching.
Of course, it's always best to use native 10mm valves if you can find ones you like. A lot of supplier say they are 10mm though but they are mostly 15mm and come with reducers. That TRV should be OK though as it is 10mm native and if just a basic TRV that you need, then absolutely no reason not to use it.
As far as the towel rad is concerned do you need straight through valves (supply pipes straight up out of the floor up into the rad) or angled valves like the TRV you linked to where the supply is out of the wall? You will get them it just needs a lot of searching.
Many thanks, for the towel rad i need angled valves.
Also, would this be ok for the standard rad:
I assume this is native 10mm and comes with a reducer to 8mm. so they will be fine for my 10mm?
Pegler Bulldog thermostatic radiator valve and lockshield pack 8/10mm | Wolseley
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Not sure if this is better than the flomasta one.
Thanks again
Some are 10mm with 8mm reducers, some are 15mm and come with both 8mm and 10mm reducers. That one does seem to say it's 10mm, always best to check with them though.
Pegler Yorkies are a good quality valve and would usually be better than the flomasta one.
Pegler Yorkies are a good quality valve and would usually be better than the flomasta one.
Going to go for these:
www.wolseley.co.uk
Seem ok.
Thanks
Pegler Bulldog thermostatic radiator valve and lockshield pack 8/10mm | Wolseley
Looking for a Pegler Angled MRV 643151? Order from Wolseley today - free delivery or click and collect available nationwide.
www.wolseley.co.uk
Seem ok.
Thanks
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