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Valves
Bisque radiators are as much about good
looks as good performance. As standard
radiator valves can often be ugly or obtrusive,
we have chosen a range of discreet, well
designed, top quality valves from Europe's
leading manufacturers to complement our
radiators.
There are two types of valves:
Manual valves have no labelled settings -
simply turn the valve head until the radiator is
giving out the amount of heat desired. They
are most suitable for areas where your
heating needs are fairly constant e.g. with
towel rails, or where the preference is for a
more subtle and discreet appearance.
Thermostatic valves come with an in-built
temperature sensor and have a range of
temperature settings. The thermostatic valves
will maintain the room at the temperature you
have selected by automatically adjusting the
heat output from the radiator. This means that
you can take advantage of any “free” heat the
room receives, such as that from the sun or
from electrical equipment. Thermostatic
valves are also useful for rooms that may
have sudden large changes in occupancy
e.g. dining rooms.
When deciding which valve set to use you will
need to consider where the heating pipes are
coming from i.e. the wall or the floor. The
tables on the following pages indicate which
of our valves sets are suitable for each option.
Where possible, we would always
recommend chasing the pipework into the
wall (as you would with electric cables) so
that the final installation is as attractive as
possible. Long, spindly lengths of pipework
can often mar the final look.
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