TRV on the wrong side. Oops

[triangularmonkey]

It was very hard to tell what was the flow in or the flow out side by looking at my radiators. Well, it seems at least on one radiator I fitted the new TRV on the flow-out end rather than the flow-in lock shield end. Is it a big deal or not, generally speaking? Be a pain to have to do the whole thing again. These are upstairs radiators if that's of any help for small rooms. Thanks

 

[jj4091]

I think the new TRVs work in both directions so I don't think you'll have a problem, but I'm not a heating engineer so hopefully someone who is will advise.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

It was very hard to tell what was the flow in or the flow out side by looking at my radiators. Well, it seems at least on one radiator I fitted the new TRV on the flow-out end rather than the flow-in lock shield end. Is it a big deal or not, generally speaking? Be a pain to have to do the whole thing again. These are upstairs radiators if that's of any help for small rooms. Thanks

Some TRV can be fitted on the flow, or return, though better on the flow generally.

Problem you might find, is - when they at the point of shutting down, they set up a vibration/noise.

 

[Deleted member 267285]

@triangularmonkey - can you tell us exactly which trv you used or post a photo of the valve body? Or have a look at the valve body and see if there’s 2 arrows on it - if yes, then it’s bi-directional and won’t matter.

 

[triangularmonkey]

@triangularmonkey - can you tell us exactly which trv you used or post a photo of the valve body? Or have a look at the valve body and see if there’s 2 arrows on it - if yes, then it’s bi-directional and won’t matter.

Hi this is the one. I think I'm alright...

Made4Trade Contract TRV

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[terryplumb]

It's fine ,no issue .

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Hi this is the one. I think I'm alright...

Made4Trade Contract TRV

Simple, reliable, affordable – this Made4Trade thermostatic radiator valve combines hassle-free installation with lasting performance to make it a firm favourite among trade pros. Featuring a liquid sensor, the angled TRV controls the flow of hot water into the radiator to accurately maintain...

www.toolstation.com

Yep, as per @terryplumb, it’s fine and no issue. It’s bi-directional.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Yep, as per @terryplumb, it’s fine and no issue. It’s bi-directional.

Even the bi-directional ones can become noisy sometimes, when on the return.