Best type of TRV

[jmshep]

All my rads except the bathroom have TRVs and I have no room stat.
There is no problem with the combi boiler heating but there is a bit of a mixture of makes and type of TRV as valves and or rads have been changed over the years and some of them are looking a bit care worn.

I am looking to replace them with new ones all of the same type.

Any advice as to the best make and type would be welcome.

John S

 

[Happyplumber]

If you want the best then these are what you want

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/26100...ves/Drayton-TRV4-White-Chrome-TRV-15mm-Angled

 

[JohnD]

The TRV4 is very good, and to my eye it is also very attractive, so that's what I got for my own house.

However, it is also sold at a premium price. I am sure the Danfoss RAS-C² is just as good, and nearly as attractive, but noticeably cheaper, so I bought them for my old mum's house.

It possibly also looks less dated.

 

[Happyplumber]

You asked for the best i pointed it out for you anything else is poor substitute ,as for poor looks john i think you are looking through rose tinted glasses and because of the price you have to justify to yourself the cheaper option

I dont blame you sometimes we fit premium gear and sometimes its mediocre

 

[Corgigrouch]

The TRV4 is indeed a very nice valve indeed, it works very well, is very reliable, has a nice action and feel and in my opinion a good looking valve.. Regarding the price... It will be a long time before you need to replace them

 

[roguetrader]

i like the honeywell vt200 's, along the same lines as the drayton i suppose, around the same price.

 

[Biggles..]

Herz, can change the cot pin under pressure so never need to change a TRV again once you fit them.

 

[D_Hailsham]

You can usually get brand new TRV4's on Ebay for about £10 each. They frequently come in trade packs (boxes) instead of the normal blister pack.

The thing I like about the TRV4 is that you can use it to adjust the radiator balance; but you need a special box spanner -free from Drayton). The LS valve is then left fully open.

 

[jmshep]

Thanks All
Looks like I will go for TRV4s