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Convection Steam Radiator Valve

marlz827
marlz827 Member Posts: 9
edited February 5 in Strictly Steam
New York City is implementing energy efficiency measures for buildings, and as part of this initiative, they sent a plumber for installation. Despite communicating the need for proper drainage back to the radiator, the installation leans in the opposite direction. Due to limited space, adjusting it to tilt towards the radiator for effective drainage is challenging. If anyone has suggestions on how to achieve this or can provide guidance, I would appreciate it. Considering the issue at hand, I am considering hiring my own plumber to ensure the proper correction of the installation.


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  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,840
    Literally everything is wrong there.

    Those TRV’s are to be installed horizontally.
    the TRV senses the room temperature to allow heating or not, that thermostat is installed inside the convector cabinet so it’s only going to sense the convector temperature. To work properly it would need a remote operator to properly sense the room temperature.

    The “professional” doing that is ripping people off.

    I’m pretty sure someone else posted a similar incorrect install not too long ago.
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  • Big Ed_4
    Big Ed_4 Member Posts: 3,019
    edited February 3
    A remote model would work . Use bricks or wood to jack up the vented end . Don't go ape , just enough ...

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  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 23,379
    Often times a hole is drilled through the cabinet  so the thermostatic head is in the room environment 
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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,380
    Just when you think you've seen it all.............

    This will never work. Besides the pitch problem, the sensor (labeled Macon) is inside the cabinet so it will close the instant the steam gets there. You need a sensor for remote mounting, as @Big Ed_4 says.

    Also, the air vent opening looks too big. For a convector like that it shouldn't be larger than a Hoffman #41.

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  • marlz827
    marlz827 Member Posts: 9
    edited February 5

    Any recommendations for steam guys in nyc 

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