Are Steam Angle Radiator Valves bi-directional?

rhodebump

I am a little embarrassed asking this question, but exploring all possibilities.

I am trying to figure out why a radiator is only partially heating up. Does it matter which direction a angle valve is installed on a radiator?

In my case, I have the radiator valve installed in a reverse fashion. The spud is connected to the steam line (coming out of floor) and the other (non-spud) end of the angle-valve is connected to the radiator.

Does it matter which way I connect a steam angle radiator valve? This is a dumb NON-TRV valve.

Thank you!

rhodebump

@tommay
Kind of impressive! Yes, it's a height issue that required me to put in the valve the way that I did.

EBEBRATT-Ed

I don't see a real issue as they have to be open all the time anyhow

SteamingatMohawk

Sounds like several extra fittings. Can you post a photo?

rhodebump

I will grab a photo next time I am on site.