Flow regulator valves?

[shedssssssss]

I'm considering putting FRV's on my outlets (k.sink, b.sink, toilet, shower, bath) to better balance my water flow since having a combi fitted. Can standard isolating valves be used for the purpose or do i need to purchase actual flow restricting valves (cost is going to be a deciding factor)?

Thanks

 

[chrishutt]

Recent threads on this. Normal isolating valves will generate noise when used as flow restrictors. Conventional stop taps are cheap and don't make noise when shut down, but are a bit bulky. Do a search on say restrictors for more info.

 

[shedssssssss]

thanks for the tip, i was searching under "flow regulators" which wasn't turning up many useful results.

Can anyone recommend any makes or suppliers of suitable valves? I've seen the ones on BES but at £8 + vat a little pricey .

 

[shedssssssss]

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Anyone recommend any suppliers?

Thanks.

 

[Agile]

I think that you have got all there is.

Having seen failures of the flow regulators in boilers I am a little reluctant to fit the proper parts quite apart from the cost.

Often I have fitted isolating valves for this purpose and for most homes the noise is not a big problem.

It depends on the mains pressure though. In London its rarely over 2 Bar and there is not much noise generated.

Almost for free you can flatten a bit of copper pipe to do the job in conjunction with an isolating valve for the fine tuning.

Tony

 

[shedssssssss]

I think that you have got all there is.

Having seen failures of the flow regulators in boilers I am a little reluctant to fit the proper parts quite apart from the cost.

Often I have fitted isolating valves for this purpose and for most homes the noise is not a big problem.

It depends on the mains pressure though. In London its rarely over 2 Bar and there is not much noise generated.

Almost for free you can flatten a bit of copper pipe to do the job in conjunction with an isolating valve for the fine tuning.

Tony

Thanks.

I found this which came in very handy:

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/105385/cwb6_suppliers_876685.pdf

I've now spoken with Paul who is the MD of Aquaflow Regulators who has suggested rather than retro fit valves in the supply pipes (£5.15 ea) i could change the airator (sp?) in the taps to a flow regulator / airator (£2.50) if my taps are suitable. Certainly a better option than having to plan in the valves into my pipe work and cheaper to boot .