Got a question about fitting Drayton products? Then you’re not alone. The technical helpline team take hundreds of calls every week and record the most common questions.
In this section we will build up a library of FAQs and answers, as the heating season progresses. To make things easier we have separated the questions by Product Range:
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THERMOSTATIC RADIATOR VALVES
I will be removing a radiator that is fitted at one end with a Drayton TRV 4 thermostatic valve. Are there any special precautions I should take in order to make the valve water tight?
To shut the valve off permanantly use the plastic decorator cap that comes supplied with the valve, the valve will remain shut no matter what the temperature. |
Are your range of TRV heads available seperately?
Yes, all heads are available separate to valve bodies. |
What EB bodies does your range of TRV heads fit?
Any current TRV head will fit any any of the range of EB bodies. |
I have a Drayton TVR4 thermostatic valve on the radiator. Is it correct that it can be installed on both the Flow or Return and can be mounted either horizontal or vertical?
If the valve is a 15, 10 or 8mm angled body then it can be fitted in either flow/return, horizontally or vertically. |
What range of TRV bodies are Bi- directional?
The 15, 10 or 8mm angled body is bi directional as denoted by the double headed arrow on the valve body. ALL other bodies are flow directional as indicated by the single headed arrow head on the valve body. |
What is the TRV4 filled with?
The TRV is liquid filled this gives a fast response to temperature and provides a greater temperature accuracy. |
Can I fit an RT212 head to a TRV4 head and vice versa?
Yes, the thread connections on all current Drayton TRV’s enables interchanging of the heads. |
Does Drayton manufacture any twin entry radiator valves?
No, Drayton does not manufacture any twin entry radiator valves. |
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