TBOE rad valves/TRVs

[HughF]

Because of dexterity and disability access issues, I'm planning to plumb up the new rads TBOE. I'm going to have TRVs in the upstairs rooms (bedrooms and one bathroom), with the downstairs on standard rad valves.

 

Does anyone have a source of good quality TRVs that aren't super tall? I was looking at Danfoss for quality, but they appear to be massive. I was looking at the Talus Bold which looks quite slim, and is available in all-white, but I'm not sure on the quality.

 

Anyone have any recommendations?

[ProDave]

I had to google to find that TBOE means Top, Bottom, Opposite Ends.

 

Are you trying to fit the TRV on the top end is that the issue?

 

 

[HughF]

7 minutes ago, ProDave said:

I had to google to find that TBOE means Top, Bottom, Opposite Ends.

 

Are you trying to fit the TRV on the top end is that the issue?

 

 

Yep, on TBOE the TRV needs to go on the flow, to the top... I need some that aren't too tall above the top of the radiator. I suppose I could use an inline one and just mount it below the top of the rad, on the vertical pipe, with the head sticking out into the room.

[dpmiller]

most modern TRVs are reversible so you can put them either end and orientation

[HughF]

43 minutes ago, dpmiller said:

most modern TRVs are reversible so you can put them either end and orientation

Yep, it's more finding a suitable body that places the sensor horizontally... I think I've found one from danfoss...

 

Having a standard valve body places the sensor way above the top of the radiator, something I'm keep to avoid.