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March 12, 2007
Thermostatic Radiator Valves
Does anyone know a supplier for thermostatic radiator valves?
Also, are there any brands that are particularly good?
I have a 1 pipe steam system.
I've googled it and most of the suppliers that come up are in England (I guess they use steam heat more than here in the US).
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the plumbing supply on coney island near ave. H sells TRV valves. special order through them...
Posted by: Anonymous at March 12, 2007 11:42 AM
Gateway installed Danfoss in my house.
I'm guessing any decent plumbing supplier could get them.
http://heating.danfoss.com/Content/96dfa48e-a78b-4658-b28e-f98f45f6e65c_MNU17408393_SIT54.html
Posted by: Anonymous at March 12, 2007 11:53 AM
Ps: I got both Armstrong and Macon, afaik they are both fine (3 years). Just as easy to install, though you may need a plug for Macon, was not shipped with. Make sure you get both the body (which screws into the radiator) and the thermostatic sensor/element, which is sold separately.
Posted by: cmu at March 12, 2007 1:05 PM
OP here.
11:53 - how much did the install cost and how many radiators do you have?
Posted by: Anonymous at March 12, 2007 2:00 PM
You can easily do it yourself. I did not even have to use compound or tape, the threads were leak-proof. Unit cost is about $65.
Unscrew the air vent (the torpedo shaped thing,) replace with the valve body, screw the air vent on the body, screw the sensor unit into the body. 5 minutes tops.
Do not replace too many vents or you'll mess up the balance. I replaced 4 out of 8 in a triplex.
Previous post lost, url to buy is : Armstrong http://www.armstrong-intl.com/common/allproductscatalog/thermostaticvalves.pdf [ RV-4 ] another:
http://www.garnetmidwest.com/displayCategory.do?Id=1934
Posted by: cmu at March 12, 2007 4:26 PM
Thanks.
Also what are the pros and cons of the different types of sensors - liquid, liquid remote & low density wax?
Posted by: Anonymous at March 12, 2007 4:52 PM
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