Control valve for a convector

Chuck_17

Looking at replacing a radiator with a convector. (steam)

The steam is low on the wall and would run up in the bottom of the wall mount convector to the element.
I’d like to use a thermostatic control valve but am wary of condensate collecting between the valve and the convector to element. Less than 12”.
Is this a legit concern?

To get around it, the steam could run up outside to a valve above the convector then poke in the side to connect to the top of the element. Drilling a hole in the side of the enclosure.

Jamie Hall

It is a legitimate concern. Rule 1 -- condensate must be able to drain freely back to the boiler at all times, whatever the valve positions in the system are, or it will hammer.

Chuck_17

Thanks for the reply.