The use of radiator
valves with thermostatic heads brings many benefits. Such radiator valves are used to
regulate the heating power of the radiator and make it possible to maintain a
constant temperature in the room.
The use of radiator
valves with thermostatic heads brings many benefits. Such radiator valves are used to
regulate the heating power of the radiator and make it possible to maintain a
constant temperature in the room.
The thermostats
automatically reduce or increase the degree of opening of the valve, making the
heater be supplied with the heating medium in an amount that allows maintaining
a constant temperature in the room despite the changing losses and heat gains.
The adjustment takes
place as a result of changes in the volume of the substance (liquid, gas or
wax) filling the elastic bellows inside the head - expanding under the
influence of temperature rise and shrinking when the temperature drops.
How to use a
thermostatic valve?
The temperature to be
maintained in the room is set using the knob on the thermostatic head. The middle position usually
corresponds to a comfort temperature of 20-22 ° C. If we want the room to be cooler, we
close the thermostatic valve by moving the knob of the thermostatic head
towards the lower digits on the scale, when it is too cold, turn the valve knob
in the opposite direction. The
position marked usually with an asterisk (*) indicates the complete closure of
the radiator valve, ie shutting down the radiator from the installation. The maximum opening of the valve will
cause the heater to warm up at all times.
The benefits of a
radiator valve with a thermostat
In addition to
maintaining a comfortable temperature, thermostatic valves also enable
temperature variation in individual rooms.Those in which there is no one can be
heated to 18oC, while maintaining, for example, 22oC in those in which he
resides.
In total, the use of
thermostatic valves and the skilful use of their capabilities can result in a
reduction in heating costs by up to several dozen percent compared to a
situation where radiators are not equipped with them.
