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Post by jeepers on Nov 26, 2021 18:01:25 GMT
It turns out I know fuck all about central heating or radiators.
Also turns out I don’t think my radiators have TRVs, just the manual “Set how much water flows thro’ this radiator” type.
So, do those ever break? Because mine don’t seem to work at all.
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Post by dfunked on Nov 26, 2021 18:11:46 GMT
I know how to turn the valves on mine and how to bleed them and top the pressure (get that needle to the edge of the dial for best results, right?)
That's about all I need to know. For anything else just get a professional in.
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Post by dogbot on Nov 26, 2021 18:19:09 GMT
It turns out I know fuck all about central heating or radiators. Also turns out I don’t think my radiators have TRVs, just the manual “Set how much water flows thro’ this radiator” type. So, do those ever break? Because mine don’t seem to work at all. Take a photo? |
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Post by dogbot on Nov 26, 2021 18:27:58 GMT
So this is a TRV.  The bit above the red line is the TRV and can be replaced as described. If you need to do anything to the yellow arrow bit (like fitting new valves if your rad doesn't have them), you'll need to drain the radiator and turn off the water. And make sure you have some ptfe tape. Or get a plumber. |
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Post by dfunked on Nov 26, 2021 18:29:36 GMT
Wut?
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Post by dogbot on Nov 26, 2021 18:35:41 GMT
For Jeepers... But I guess get a plumber 😁 |
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Post by razz on Nov 26, 2021 18:43:26 GMT
Wash your hands after you touch your penis
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Post by Danno on Nov 26, 2021 18:45:51 GMT
So this is a TRV. The bit above the red line is the TRV and can be replaced as described. If you need to do anything to the yellow arrow bit (like fitting new valves if your rad doesn't have them), you'll need to drain the radiator and turn off the water. And make sure you have some ptfe tape. Or get a plumber. Yeaaaahhh baby, shake that TRV |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2021 18:46:57 GMT
Nobody REALLY knows how to program their central heating
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Post by jeepers on Nov 26, 2021 18:48:42 GMT
For Jeepers... But I guess get a plumber 😁 Heh. That seems likely the best outcome! ibb.co/9q5gvJMHere’s the one in the lounge. It’s a dumb manual one I think. |
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Post by elstoof on Nov 26, 2021 19:00:57 GMT
It turns out I know fuck all about central heating or radiators. Also turns out I don’t think my radiators have TRVs, just the manual “Set how much water flows thro’ this radiator” type. So, do those ever break? Because mine don’t seem to work at all. The one end you can easily adjust is the flow in to the radiator, the other end should have a flat head screwdriver slot which is the return. You throttle the return when you balance the whole system on a dual pipe set up, so only just enough hot water goes in and get held there while the rest of the water bypasses to the next radiator. if someone’s fucked around or changed the radiator set up, you might have some cold radiators which have reduced return rates and not enough hot water gets in no matter how much you open the inlet valve. The other cause could be a massive build up of sludge which costs a lot of money to fix |
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Post by dogbot on Nov 26, 2021 19:01:42 GMT
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Post by dogbot on Nov 26, 2021 19:02:57 GMT
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Post by Dougs on Nov 26, 2021 19:15:39 GMT
Could be the valve that's fucked. Tis on the one in my son's room - fucking thing doesn't adjust properly regardless of the temperature. It's either on or off. Have replaced the top bit, unstuck the nobbly bit (the pin!) but made no difference. I'll get the plumber to sort when we eventually sort his room.
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Post by dfunked on Nov 26, 2021 19:27:38 GMT
For Jeepers... But I guess get a plumber 😁 When I posted that your image was of some kind of weird instructions on toilet usage. 51% sure I didn't just imagine it.... |
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Post by jeepers on Nov 26, 2021 19:33:35 GMT
So that’s a TVR one? If so, am I breaking the “Don’t have a TVR in the same room as the thermostat” rule? |
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Post by Sarfrin on Nov 26, 2021 19:37:40 GMT
I feel like this thread should be retitled "Things a grown man should avoid knowing about if at all possible."
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Post by dogbot on Nov 26, 2021 19:39:13 GMT
For Jeepers... But I guess get a plumber 😁 When I posted that your image was of some kind of weird instructions on toilet usage. 51% sure I didn't just imagine it.... Ha, yeah. For some reason my phone autocompleted an imgur link. |
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Post by jeepers on Nov 26, 2021 19:40:21 GMT
I feel like this thread should be retitled "Things a grown man should avoid knowing about if at all possible."  I’m almost certainly going to fuck something up but there’s this promise of a world where my whole house is warm… |
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Post by Danno on Nov 26, 2021 19:44:54 GMT
I feel like this thread should be retitled "Things a grown man should avoid knowing about if at all possible." I’m almost certainly going to fuck something up but there’s this promise of a world where my whole house is warm… If house = your skin and warm = agonisingly scalded. I really think you need a plumber. |
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Post by Dougs on Nov 26, 2021 20:20:48 GMT
So that’s a TVR one? If so, am I breaking the “Don’t have a TVR in the same room as the thermostat” rule? Yeah, I think so. Stick it in the hallway on the wall and see how you go. |
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Post by stacks on Dec 14, 2021 17:23:35 GMT
How to spell brazier
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Post by cubby on Dec 14, 2021 17:30:24 GMT
Brazzers?
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Post by jeepers on Dec 14, 2021 17:59:17 GMT
I think you mean brassière. /twirls moustache gallicly. |
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Post by stacks on Dec 14, 2021 18:31:24 GMT
The carrier of Jugs. The custodians of a cracking pair of Bristol's... A bra for all love.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2021 18:54:34 GMT
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Post by GigaChad Sigma. on Dec 14, 2021 18:56:23 GMT
I can't fix radiators, can't plumb anything and I sure as shit can't rewire a socket/plug.
I'm lactose intolerant but sometimes eat meals with huge amounts of diary and suffer afterwards.
If the apocalypse occurs in my lifetime I'll either have to be a cannibal warlord or cut price sex worker as I have very few practical skill sets.
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Post by Danno on Dec 14, 2021 18:57:55 GMT
I think you mean brassière. /twirls moustache gallicly. It's spelt brasserie and they won't serve you without being rude about your order |
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Post by brokenkey on Dec 14, 2021 19:17:02 GMT
It turns out I know fuck all about central heating or radiators. Also turns out I don’t think my radiators have TRVs, just the manual “Set how much water flows thro’ this radiator” type. So, do those ever break? Because mine don’t seem to work at all. Yes, they do break, they have a life of about 18-20years before the expanding wax thing inside gives out and you have to take them off for the radiator to work. You can buy just the valve, I've had replaced all of them in the last 2 years in our 20 year old new build. I get this exact one www.screwfix.com/p/drayton-rt212-trv-sensing-head/569hg |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2021 19:47:25 GMT
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