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Angle Radiator Valve for Balancing (with linear flow control)
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I have cast iron baseboard radiators with angle valves.
It's a monoflow diverter tee system.
Radiators closest to the boiler overheat.
Dahl Canada used to make the following which have just been discontinued:
They have linear flow control for every turn of the spindle as opposed to a regular radiator valve which is apparently mostly meant for on/off and has 80% of the flow when 1/4 open which isn't useful for balancing
Does anyone know of a different valve i can use that's specifically meant for balancing?
It's a monoflow diverter tee system.
Radiators closest to the boiler overheat.
Dahl Canada used to make the following which have just been discontinued:
They have linear flow control for every turn of the spindle as opposed to a regular radiator valve which is apparently mostly meant for on/off and has 80% of the flow when 1/4 open which isn't useful for balancing
Does anyone know of a different valve i can use that's specifically meant for balancing?
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That looks like a really well made valve. I wonder why they discontinued it? It's funny how 400 Miles North of where I lie, on my couch, totally different products with names you've never heard are usrd. Mad Dog0
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Lots of different types of balance valves. It come down to how much accuracy or control you need or want.
And how much $$ you want to spend.
The biggest mistake is over sizing a control valve, then chocking it way down to reduce flow.
Size the valve by the Cv number, the flow rate required.Bob "hot rod" Rohr
trainer for Caleffi NA
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This is in a 70 y/o 4 plex (4 unit apartment building).
The temperature in each unit listed in order of proximity to the boiler.
Apt 1. 23.5 °C
Apt 2. 21.5
Apt 3. 20
Apt 4. 19.5
There are 6 radiators in each unit.
I figure if i throttle down Apt 1. and maybe Apt 2 . they all should be close to 21.
The problem is the pipes aren't exposed, the only type of valve that i could use
would be of the same form factor. And i might not even be able to change them due to the location.
Plan B is to change the washers on the the existing 70 y/o valved which say HOT > HOLD on the handles, perhaps they'll be able to control the flow to some extend.
Is there a simpler way even out the temperature between the apartments given this is a monoflow system ?
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I don't care about the cost of parts, but i don't want to be opening up walls and doing major surgery, it's tenanted building.hot_rod said:Lots of different types of balance valves. It come down to how much accuracy or control you need or want.
And how much $$ you want to spend.
The biggest mistake is over sizing a control valve, then chocking it way down to reduce flow.
Size the valve by the Cv number, the flow rate required.
Can i retrofit the existing valves with a custom plug ?0 -
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Hot 🔥 Rod. Aren't we talking about 'needle" valves for super fine tuning? Mad Dog
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Mad Dog_2 said:Hot 🔥 Rod. Aren't we talking about 'needle" valves for super fine tuning? Mad DogBob "hot rod" Rohr
trainer for Caleffi NA
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Is there a working valve on the cooler radiator locations? Could an "inaccurate adjustment" valve from the system be relocated to a cold radiator and left at full open? Then install the “operating properly” valve on the overheating room’s radiator?
While the valves are removed from the system, perhaps the problem may be discovered inside the mechanism and repairs can be completed before recommissioning the valve.
Edward Young Retired
After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?
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A TRV with a remote control is really what you want for your situation. Maybe take the top plug out of the baseboard and use a straight valve or even an angle valve. Maybe a short piece of copper with flare fittings.0
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