Perhaps I'm not asking the question correctly, but what I mean to ask is whether removing thermostatic radiator valve (the top part which turns to control the temperature), will lead to water flooding out everywhere?
If not, how are these replaceable so that if one gets faulty it can be replaced - do they just screw off and screw on? Do they have to be the same manufacturer or are they industry standard fit?
My mother is complaining the radiator in her room is not hot (it has been aired/bled) but the TRV seems to be loose. I'm not sure if I can just tighten it or replace it.
Can someone also briefly explain how the TRV actually works as there are not mechanical parts as such which switch the water off to the rad is there?[/i]
If not, how are these replaceable so that if one gets faulty it can be replaced - do they just screw off and screw on? Do they have to be the same manufacturer or are they industry standard fit?
My mother is complaining the radiator in her room is not hot (it has been aired/bled) but the TRV seems to be loose. I'm not sure if I can just tighten it or replace it.
Can someone also briefly explain how the TRV actually works as there are not mechanical parts as such which switch the water off to the rad is there?[/i]