How does a thermostatic valve?
A thermostatic valve is a device that is installed on the inlet piping hot water radiator central heating. It is equipped with a probe sensitive to changes in ambient temperature of the room where it is installed.When the sensor detects a temperature greater than that applied , it acts on the flow of hot water in the radiator which has the effect of reducing the heat generated by it. The system isautomatic : it fires alone, without any intervention from the householder.
The latter should preferably be installed in a room at standard temperature, that is to say, not subject to variations due to an air stream or bay superheated by the sun.
Several thermostatic valves can be installed on a single central-heating system to better adapt the desired temperature according to the documents.
Several types of devices possible
A thermostatic valve can be installed along the central heating system or later on a central heating system exists. It can completely replace the radiator valve or just the faucet head.In the case of a complete replacement valve , the connection requires the intervention of a plumber or heating engineer. The valve takes place at the end of a tube that will manage the flow of water from the radiator. The replacement of the head can be achieved by a good handyman.
In the vast majority of cases, the chosen head incorporates thermostatic temperature sensor .
When the radiator is recessed or it is placed behind a curtain, the temperature reading can be distorted. In this case, we use a model thermostat with remote sensor head.
When finally the radiator is difficult to access , you can install templates valves Thermostats with remote.
Some more sophisticated models are also equipped with programming functions to allow for automatic modulation of the hot water flow according to defined schedules (lower temperature during the day when the entire household is out, lift the heater before the return of children of school).
The introduction of thermostatic valves for heating requires the installation of a system of differential valves on each radiator that will manage the velocity of water in the heating system.This device is essential to protect your plant when the faucets are closed. It is incidental when the system is electronic.
The advantages of a thermostatic valve
The main advantage of a thermostatic valve is to fine tune and maintain an ideal temperature in the rooms, avoiding overheating or excessive cooling.This allows automatic regulation so far to save on his heating bills . The potential savings is about 20% per year.
Thermostatic mixing valves make life so much easier, and it is such a simple product. It also helps prevent severe burning by removing the possibility of scalding water leaving the tap.
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