Can you get 10mm radiator valves?

Can you get 10mm radiator valves?

10mm radiator valves come in a range of different types to suit all homes. 10 mm radiator valves are used to connect to 10mm pipework. To enable quick and easy fitting, they are available in both angled and straight fittings.

Are radiator valves a standard size?

The connection between your valve and the radiator is standard across all moderns radiators and valves. The size differences listed above refers to the width of your pipes that the valves will slot onto. Most of the time it’s 15mm, but measuring your pipes will confirm.

What are the different sizes of radiator valves?

Meaning the width of the connections, measured in millimetres. 15mm valves are the only size you’re likely to encounter, since 15mm copper pipes are the most common. There are also other sizes, from 8mm to 28mm, and there are accompanying adapters.

What size are radiator valve tails?

1/2″ BSP x 15mm
Radiator Valve Tail 1/2″ BSP x 15mm This radiator valve tail connects a radiator to a standard radiator valve. The male thread is 1/2 inch BSP (normal size for the connections on a radiator). The tail has a compression nut and olive to suit a valve with a 15mm compression type outlet.

How far can you run 10mm pipe to a radiator?

i would not run 10mm longer than 5m, this will give you 10m in total flow and return length. Most plastic manufactures state around that length for 10mm. and any rad above 2.5kw i would go to 15mm.

What is a lockshield valve?

Lockshield valves are the covered valves on a radiator, usually by a plastic cap which prevents them from being accidently altered. Once this has been temporarily removed, lockshield radiator valves can be adjusted by turning the spindle to control how much water stays in or flows out of the radiator.

Do you open both valves on a radiator?

You should open both of the valves on all of your system’s radiator when you are starting the radiator balancing process. You will most likely need to use pliers to open the lockshield valve. Once this is done your radiator system should be fully balanced and your radiators should heat up evenly and efficiently.

What size are radiator bleed valves?

Castrads bleed valves can be used with a wide range of cast iron radiators. Most steel multicolumn radiators use half-inch 21mm BSP bleed valves.

Is 10mm pipe OK for radiators?

8mm-10mm pipes can’t do everything They may have been just about good enough with the initial heating system. As time goes by radiators may be replaced without taking the pipe gauge properly into account. That can put increased stress on the boiler and start causing a range of problems.

What is 10mm copper pipe used for?

10mm copper pipe usually comes on a coil rather than in lengths compared to other diameters. Also known as microbore copper, it tends to be softer and more malleable than other larger sizes. It can be used on central heating systems within the home and is also often used in the caravan and boating industries.

What happens if all lockshield valves are fully open?

On most radiators, this is the valve you can’t turn by hand. By closing a fully-open lockshield valve by a few turns (with a pair of grips or screwdriver), you can slow down the rate at which water enters the radiator and reduce the speed with which it gets hot.

Is there such a thing as a 10mm valve?

If you see a site selling a 10mm valve, it’s just not true. We say 10mm valve in the radiator industry, but what you’re actually looking for is a valve with a 10mm pipe reducer included to match central heating systems with 10mm pipes. All the valves you see on this page come in the BSP standard with 10mm reducers. What is the BSP standard?

What is a reducer in a radiator?

Reducers help make a clean connection between your pipes and valves. They sit subtlety inside the valve opening so that you won’t end up with a long looking intake. It matches the difference in size between the two and shrinks it down so your radiator can work as normal.

What does BSP mean on a radiator?

BSP stands for British Standard Pipe. It is an industry-wide standard for the size of the threading a radiator intake will have from its valve (i.e. the diameter of the hole). A universal size means every radiator, in theory, can fit in any installation across the country.