Installing isolation valves on central heating pipework?

[zanwan]

Can i install isolation valves on central heating pipework? I am installing a towel rail after removing an old rad and was wondering if an isolation valve on either side will have any impact on the central heating system?

 

[ChrisR]

NOT THOSE! DON'T EVER USE THEM ON HEATING!!

They cost pennies and they behave accordingly. As soon as you touch them after they've been in a short while, they leak.
Use valves approved for CH - very few neat ones around.

 

[45yearsagasman]

99% of those will leak after a short time whe you try to turn them off,and they also restrict flow to some degree.

 

[mehran]

if you want to use something like that then I would use the real ballofix valves.

http://www.bes.co.uk/nav_graf/manualentry.asp?ProductCode=6133&EPBOE=

not the cheaper/**** ones

 

[greemyamochop]

get a decent lever valve and take the handle off

please dont fit those valves mate

 

[RigidRaider]

Oh Bugger.

 

[OLLIE20]

FFS someone please tell the manufacturers, as they dont give a **** about valves that are anything but fit for purpose, how do they get away with it legally

 

[zanwan]

if you want to use something like that then I would use the real ballofix valves.

http://www.bes.co.uk/nav_graf/manualentry.asp?ProductCode=6133&EPBOE=

not the cheaper/s**t ones

aside from these are their any others you guys would recommend?

 

[OLLIE20]

There isnt a need 2 isolate the pipework going to a rad, other than the the rad valves, if you realy need 2, use gate valves under the floor they're designed for central heating

 

[holty]

There isnt a need 2 isolate the pipework going to a rad, other than the the rad valves, if you realy need 2, use gate valves under the floor they're designed for central heating

not on a sealed system, i wouldnt.