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Hi,
I'd class my DIY skills and knowledge and reasonably advanced but need some advice about a bog-standard Thermostatic Radiator Valve and Lockshield Valve set that I've just bought from Wickes, their item 11400.
The instructions for these valve state that the Lockshield MUST be fitted on the output/return side of the radiator. My question is why? This would seem to infer that these valves require the flow in one specific direction only, is that right?
The positioning of the pipes, radiator and best position for the TRV might make it more desirable (to avoid crossing-over pipes) to have the Lockshield on the input/flow side of the radiator. What would be the consequences of doing this?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Russell
I'd class my DIY skills and knowledge and reasonably advanced but need some advice about a bog-standard Thermostatic Radiator Valve and Lockshield Valve set that I've just bought from Wickes, their item 11400.
The instructions for these valve state that the Lockshield MUST be fitted on the output/return side of the radiator. My question is why? This would seem to infer that these valves require the flow in one specific direction only, is that right?
The positioning of the pipes, radiator and best position for the TRV might make it more desirable (to avoid crossing-over pipes) to have the Lockshield on the input/flow side of the radiator. What would be the consequences of doing this?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Russell