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rad valve issues

GW
GW Member Posts: 4,691
edited May 2020 in THE MAIN WALL
I'm getting hit hard on this, the valve on the floor was the original (19 years old) the one installed in the new one. The original TRV head was fine but it was not activating the valve (threaded on but the 'throw' was too loose). Anyone have a source? It's a 1.0, not the modern 1.5 thread
Gary Wilson
Wilson Services, Inc
Northampton, MA
gary@wilsonph.com

Comments

  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,018
    Any logo on that valve to help determine the manufacturer?
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 3,976
    edited May 2020
    I see "OV". Oventrop?


    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
  • GW
    GW Member Posts: 4,691
    whatever insignia on the 'installed valve' is all I know. The one on the floor was the original one, which croaked. I had no idea replacing a valve could be such a pain. Thanks
    Gary Wilson
    Wilson Services, Inc
    Northampton, MA
    gary@wilsonph.com
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,018
    Does look like Oventrop
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream