How to Change a Thermostatic Radiator Valve Without Draining The System
Welcome to my latest plumbing tips video where i will be showing you how to replace a TRV without draining the heating system. I will show you step by step how easy it is to change a radiator valve. If you like the content leave a like and please subscribe for more content like this as I've got a lot more to come and there will be something that will help you out. Theres other plumbing tutorials on my channel to check out!
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Excellent, clear explanation. No nonsense, no annoying background music, straight-talking. 10/10
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Sums up exactly what I try to make my channel about!
@shabazzy
Жыл бұрын
@@TheDIYGuy1 Job, done.
@Farweasel
Жыл бұрын
NOT JUST CLEAR .... I had it in mind assemblies like that had to be connected DRY Guess they don't
@kevb6597
Жыл бұрын
Your arms look like they have jaundice
@TheOriginal_BigMac
8 ай бұрын
Yeah, this channel is the real deal
Hi mate , I’m currently putting myself through night school doing level 2 plumbing , I’m 46 years old and decided to have a complete career change , I understand college has to do it a certain way but I get frustrated things don’t sink in and feel I’m not learning but just want to thank you for your videos as you explain step by step as I can see you doing it 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
5 ай бұрын
Brilliant. Good luck with it and I’m glad to help you where I can. Break everything down in your learning into small steps/sections and you’ll be fine
After 24 hours of trying to fit a new radiator and then getting leaks galore once re-pressurising the system your video is the best out of dozens I've watched and allowed me to do a great install. The two things that saved me - not to use tape where there is an olive and to wind the tape around 10-12 times where it is needed. I was just doing it once or twice. Now I'm a happy bunny!
Just bought my first house and one of the radiator valves started leaking. This video saved my ass!!!! Thanks so much :D
Excellent clear video. No annoying music. Easy to understand thank you.🙂
This is exactly what I needed so thank you so much and keep these useful videos coming.
Thank you so much. You made it look simple. Good luck. Waiting for more, recently retired…..lots to do.
Complete novice and the step-by-step guide worked perfectly. Brilliant. Many thanks. 👍
Thank you so much for making this video. Made an otherwise daunting looking job entirely doable for me and the panic I was in. Discovered a pool of water under the a bedroom based angled TRV and further noticed water damage suggesting it had been stealthily leaking for a while before it had advanced enough to make a puddle. Watched this video, went to Toolstation and sorted within two to three hours. My wife was well impressed so might be able to get away with being a bit cheap this valentines day.
Having had several quotes for hundreds of pounds to replace a couple of leaking TRV's I watched your video and ordered the bungs & valves. It took a while to pluck up the courage to do the job but yesterday I nervously took the plunge and all went well. Job done and for a fraction of the cost. Thanks very much for the video and information.
Great video, changing radiator has always filled me with fear. But from following this video and your advice I overcame my fear and successfully changed out my radiators with out issue. Thanks for taking the time to make and share this.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Your very welcome. Well done for giving it a go 👍
Mate your teaching is second to none. Really easy to understand and you don't go on to different subjects showing all other crap other people do with DIY videos. Best DIY videos on KZread brother
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that 👍
@BasementOfSecretsDev
Жыл бұрын
Hi
Great video, just one bit of advice. The heating system has hopefully been balanced by the installation engineer as part of the system commissioning. When closing each lock-shield valve on the system before exchanging the wheel-head control valve to a thermostatic valve, count the number of turns required to close each lock-shield valve and make a note of the number of turns. This way you can reopen each lock-shield valve to the original position, which will ensure that the system balancing is not altered, i.e. if this is not done you will find that the nearest radiators in a bungalow, or the upstairs radiators in a house will get hot quickly, but it will take a long time for the nearest or downstairs radiators to become hot, they will have sluggish circulation and may only get warm instead of hot when it is very cold outside.
You just made me confident of doing a daunting job myself. Excellent, clear instructions! Totally worth a Subscribe!
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like my videos
Great, instructive and with no technobable. I'm off to sort my "dead" radiator now 🙂 Many thanks for your videos - they take the fear out of DIY repairs (and as we know, water gets everywhere if there's even the smallest of it allowed to go where it shouldn't!) and how to remove the radiator is an added help for the DIY decorator. Many thanks. Best wishes Peter
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like the videos
Brilliant, what a great tutorial. Thank you so much for your clear and well described procedure.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome 👍
Good practical advice, even for experienced DIY people. Simple, no nonsense instructions. Keep up the good work 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍will do
@kubibear2890
Жыл бұрын
If you already have a thermostatic valve , no need to replace the whole unit. just change the thermostat on the original fitting. just make sure you buy a like for like thermostat.
Great video , always interested in how other professionals work . Your guide is really easy to follow . If it had been a combi system , I would have taken the opportunity to have drained the rad and filled it with inhibitor . Will be watching more of your videos now .
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks glad you liked the vid
What a wonderfully clear, no-nonsense explanation. I have two radiators which are stuck on full heat and I can't free the TRV pins, so time for replacement valves I think. Still not 100% sure I have the courage to do this myself, but if I get a heating engineer in I now know they can do it without draining the whole system. Either way, thank you!
Straight to the point , get ready by having all the tools available to hand , towels and a collection tray , ( new valve etc ) find your loft ladder , have bungs in your pockets , and follow the video . Excellent , I'm feeling very confident !
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Glad it inspired you
Great video , thank you so much.Managed to change a leaking TRV valve today as a result of watching this which I never would have thought possible.The only snag I hit was not being able to get the water to stop despite closing the valves and trying to bleed off the radiator.In the end I just went for it , telling myself it's only water.Somehow managed to get it on first time and thanks to many towels managed to dry everywhere up afterwards.Heating back up and running and no leaks.Happy days.😁
Brilliantly clear! Had no idea it was possible before seeing this video.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
😁
Complete beginner with anything to do with plumbing. This video was clear, very well explained and incredibly helpful. I personally had a bit of difficulty removing the old TRV as the the pipe was very stiff and didn’t have much wiggle room, got it off eventually after being brave enough to push the pipe slightly. Strongly recommend anyone who has the same problem as me to be extra careful if you need to do this.
thanks again DIY man!! your list of DIY knowledge is endless!!..keep em coming chap!!
A great video, thank you. Like other commenters, I really appreciate the straightforward style, that you stay on your topic, and the lack of intrusive back ground music.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 😁
In all my years (65) I've never seen those bungs. They would have saved me hours of DIY over the years!
@TheDIYGuy1
7 ай бұрын
👍 always time
@michaelherbert2982
4 ай бұрын
Hey just a quick one ...I'm not a plumber by trade and i shoved a cork in there....how come you didn't bung up the hole too ??
@colmlynch8429
4 ай бұрын
All cold feeds to the heating system should have a shut off valve , all you need now is a blank cap on the expansion
I often click on these type of videos for shits & giggles, but I can honestly say I’m impressed. Possibly one of the the best tutorials I’ve seen, very clear & concise. 😊Kudos. I’d just like to add to this video as a recommendation to any DIYer watching this and maybe the author could edit. It’s always good practice to count the number of turns when closing off the lock shield and when undoing undo by the same amount. That way if your CH system has been set up properly and balanced correctly you won’t alter the balance.
Really helpful and well put together. Thanks! I had a missing TRV and the valve had no thread to just be able to replace the head. I bought a Drayton replacement watched your video a lot before attempting it. So here’s the thing. If you have a large radiator it’s going to take a LONG time to drain. I got it to what I deemed to be a trickle and it really was ! But the valve to be replaced was so low to the floor I couldn’t put a container under it so I just stuck a towel under…then proceeded to loosen the nuts. Firstly I’m so glad I had pliers nearby as the pipe almost bent instantly so that gave me grip to keep it in place. Then I moved the valve off the pipe…there was quite a bit of water ! Needed more than one towel. Anyway I did manage to replace it and now have a heater in the conservatory that isn’t blasting at full power unnecessarily. For some reason any valves I put on 2 May as well be on zero but 3 gets them just warm enough and allows me to put the main heaters on 4 or 5. I’m assuming everything needs balancing but will have to look into that more. Look forward to more videos that will help me grow my confidence in tackling issues I’d normally have paid out for.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Good work. I've a video you will like coming this Saturday 9am UK time
Great Tutorial no gimmicks just straight forward advice Top Notch Thanks Matey
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome 👍
Fantastic, clear instructions. The best I have seen and I've viewed quite a few. Well done and thanks for sharing.
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome. Glad you like it
@arthurhall6645
Жыл бұрын
Just something extra to add - If you have access to a wet/ dry vacuum cleaner have it running to suck up water as it appears around the valve and air bleed.
Watched your video.. got a couple of bungs, replaced trv valve.. hard job made easy ❤ Thanks for a clear concise video
Clear and concise instruction, definitely worth subscribing 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing 👍
Clear, easy to follow video. I do a fair amount of plumbing in our house, but have yet to tackle replacing these TRV *without* draining the system as you say. Didn't catch your name, but thanks all the same !
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful
@danielsnee5996
8 ай бұрын
Sorry brilliant 😂👍
Followed this video to change faulty TRV , managed to do it successfully. One thing ..I bought the bungs and the expansion vent pipe I couldn't get my bung in as pipe was tight in the corner of tank and the tank wall was pushing the bung to the side , I'd to give up in using the bung and used a wine bottle stopper ( thing u put in the bottle once opened) it worked a absolute treat , I knew it had worked by checking the pressure thru the bleed screw I accept no responsibility if u have to follow my way of doing it but thought I'd pass on my experience VERY clear NO nonsense video , explanation second to none Cheers mate
@tttt4029
19 күн бұрын
Guess you just have to finish off any wine bottles while the stoppers out of action 😀
5:57 a good tip is to count the number of turns used to shut the lockshield so the system remains balanced once opened again.
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip 👍
@MonsoirBen
2 жыл бұрын
Your also relying on the system being balanced in the first place. Not many tradesmen have the "time" nowadays.
@YoutubeHero666
2 жыл бұрын
And also lockshield's are not all the same some a slight turn will open them other multiple turns open then which allow you to adjust the flow. So better to balance the rads correctly when you have finished changing the valve. Another tip is don't buy cheap locksheilds or TRV,'s
@jeanyves651
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I'm very surprised this wasn't mentioned
@philtucker1224
Жыл бұрын
Very scientific.
Brilliant video which I followed exactly according to your instructions and I now have a shiny new TRV and managed to avoid any leaks. Also, no need for the Fernox or PTFE tape when fitting the new TRV! I had a little trouble understanding you when you mentioned the 'tank bungs', so thought I would mention them here. I bought a pair from Amazon for £13.99 (Heatlab brand) - expensive for what they are, but much cheaper than calling a plumber! Many thanks.
Fantastic walk through of switching out a radiator valve, time to order those bits and get it done :-)
@umarfarooq5543
Жыл бұрын
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Good video. Anyone doing this themselves, DO cover the carpet well. Heating systems can contain some really rusty or even black sludgy water. It will ruin a carpet if it get on there. Only thing I would have done slightly differently, especially with microbore rad tails is crack the compression connection to the copper first while the valve is still held firm by the radiator. If that puppy was to suddenly move it while trying to loosen it, it would be so easy to damage the pipework. I know, I have had grips lets go while holding a valve and using an adjustable on a nut. It can ruin your day. As others have commented, I'd count the turns of the locksheild valve as you close it as it's adjusted to balance the system. That one didn't look fully open going by the number of turns to close it off. The float arm on the ball valve was bent a lot and the water level was low. Add to that the level of corrosion, I wonder if the system is prone to pumping over due to a poorly placed expansion pipe in relation to the pump. The low water level could also mean the system draws a small amount of air in as the pump comes on, another cause of corrosion as you introduce fresh air into the system each time.
@dylanmartlew836
Жыл бұрын
Great advice, thanks.
Excellent video, highly recommend. Easy to follow instructions, especially for a novice. Failed leaking TRV on a Saturday night, replaced with new one Sunday morning thanks to this video. Prevented an emergency call out fee, thanks.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
Rarely leave comments. Seen many radiator vids. Yours are best so far as they are so clearly explained, fully detailed and concise. Finally got the explanations that answered my unresolved questions.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment
As soon as you went into the loft where the spiders live, your video convinced me to pay someone to fit the four valves. So thank you for that clarity.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@daniellloydahyen7574
Жыл бұрын
Bbb
@indiansoljaa
9 ай бұрын
I dont even have a loft so i did the opposite if what he told me not too, got my hammer out and started to hit the shit out of it
@allbymyself85
5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@wastelander6341
4 ай бұрын
Spiders? Scared of spiders. Damn imagine having to weld underwater in the northsea oil rigs
Excellent video. You are a very good presenter.
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
What a brilliant video - and no annoying tinny music, just good simple content well presented. My plumber was going to change my bedroom TRV using bread to block the pipe(s) off, (I kid you not). Now I will be doing this myself, eating the bread he would have wasted, and saving the "bread" I would have had to pay him.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
😆😆 had to laugh when I read this.
Absolutely fantastic explanation - So well explained, you couldn't go wrong with the procedure at least. Thanks, this is going to save lots of grief - subscribed
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing 👍
Got to say that's one of the best tutorial videos I have seen on KZread - very clear. I might have tied up the arm on the header tank valve in case there was a major leak and many TRV's fail because the little pin sticks - might be worth showing this and how to check/free them so you don't need to do a full replacement.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, thanks
@shabazzy
Жыл бұрын
I was wondering what would cause a TRV failure. Thanks for that. 🏆
Very simple and easy instructions. Shows how easy it can be to do yourself and save a fortune by not involving heating engineers. Definitely worth considering.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely 👍
@johncoakley9618
Жыл бұрын
Next he will be showing us other ways of putting plumbers out of business
@troyharwood5377
Жыл бұрын
@@johncoakley9618 plumbers should make more effort to work and not overcharge then. That would result in no people viewing, I stead there are more views whilst plumbers grumble.
@johncoakley9618
Жыл бұрын
@@troyharwood5377So all plumbers overcharge do they ?,and more effort to work ? what the hell does that mean ?
@troyharwood5377
Жыл бұрын
@@johncoakley9618 yes, all independent plumbers overcharge. If you do not understand what I mean by working harder, my very point is proved.
Very professional video, a perfect answer to many DIY'ers plumbing challenges.
Excellent. Many thanks. First time I have heard of the tank bungs and now I can change my rad with confidence and not having to drain down. Much appreciated.
@TheDIYGuy1
10 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks
A good video, easy to follow. Two points I would add. Be aware that on occasions you can get different threads on valves and it is wise to check compatibility, before getting part way through and going "Ooops!". Second point.... I'd strongly suggest engaging the thread on the new valve body onto the radiator before tightening the inlet pipe nut.... it avoids finding there is slight mis-alignment on the second thread and having to re-align the first......
@MrDigga53
Жыл бұрын
aren't all pipes BSP threads?
@alanbrown9178
Жыл бұрын
@@MrDigga53 I'd guess a mixture of BSP and metric...... I've been caught-out before with that.
@crazybanditt
Жыл бұрын
How can you know? I get you will on the valves you purchase but what about existing pipe?
Nice, clear video - Thanks!! So for a pressurised system, do you just reduce the pressure in the one radiator - then re-pressurise the system, bleeding each radiator on the system?
@Nickbaldeagle02
Жыл бұрын
You shouldn't need to bleed each rad. What I do is close every other radiator valve and you'll get minimal drippage.
@paschal1960
Жыл бұрын
E vs scared of office lzyymsss
Fantastic - thank you! Highly recommended. So easy to to follow with links to the kit too. The bungs are a brilliant addition to my girly tool bag.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you out
Thank you so much for making this video...Excellent info' and explanations for a job many people would not want to do themselves. Saving the cost of a plumber callout. Thank you...👍
Great video. With a header tank in that dirty state, I would be advising the client of a pressure flush, far too much gunk in the system! Put an additive in as well. Stay safe!
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comments. You stay safe too.
@cliveramsbotty6077
2 жыл бұрын
i wouldn't be advising the client of a pressure flush unless they were actually having trouble with gunk in the system
@1longholiday
2 жыл бұрын
@@cliveramsbotty6077 you would if you wanted to charge them 400£ for half a day’s unnecessary work. 😮
@cliveramsbotty6077
2 жыл бұрын
@@1longholiday lol. 'i'm going to spend half a day pumping water around your system, that pumps water around your system. i might show you some discoloured water as well to justify the massive price i charge to pump water around'
@YYYcafe
Жыл бұрын
Powerflush on 8/10mm pipe. Sure thing boss
The rubber bungs are a modern take on this operation. Years ago we used to use the vegetable method. Sounds absurd but a carrot an half a potato were the items of choice. The carrot was paired down to a taper and this was used to bung up the tank outlet, the cut face of the spud was used to block off the expansion pipe. Worked every time....you just needed to be careful not to snap the carrot or spud off when removing them.
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
😄
@johngardiner6800
2 жыл бұрын
I always carry a handful of bear barrel tapered wood plugs, gained from working in a brewery
@fredbloke3218
2 жыл бұрын
Wine bottle plastic corks fit my pipes, cheers!
@philtucker1224
Жыл бұрын
Also if your having them for dinner rinse off well before cooking.
@philtucker1224
Жыл бұрын
If you have leaks then you only have yourself to blame 😂🤣😂🤣
As someone pretty able I found myself clueless with where to even begin with this issue. Your video was logical, simple and really easy to follow. It has saved me an hours Labour easily! Thank you. Hit that subscribe button!!
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing 👍
another thing that helps , close all other radiator valves
I’d recommend counting the number of turns on the lock shield valve and return it to the same position as the system should be balanced. This done to allow all radiators an equal share of water when the heating comes on otherwise the nearer radiators to the boiler heat up first.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Video on the way for this exact subject
@JohnPlant90
Жыл бұрын
But how many systems have ever been properly balanced?
Huge thank you for this. For over 2 years ive had honeywell evohome stats wedged onto the old Sanus non standard size valve head threads as i didnt have the confidence to change the valves over. Being a small job for a plumber i couldnt get one interested to do it. After watching this, I took the risk and in half a day. Changed 8 valves over and now have a fully functional system. Thanks again.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Your very welcome
Thanks for this help. I have always drained the system before. But this way is so easy. I was very surprised how simple it was to change a leaking valve. Followed the steps and had it all done in 20 minutes.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant thanks
Just a thought if you're replacing an very old valve: the length of copper pipe extending past the olive can be too long 😢. I found this when replacing all the valves in my current house so had to do a full drain. Also used liquid PTFE to ensure a seal.
@EppingBlogger
Жыл бұрын
And the nut on the rad tail might be a different size on a very old TRV.
@jamesrobert4106
Жыл бұрын
As a plumber, I would advise NOBODY takes this approach. By all means do it yourself, but drain the system. There are too many variables if this goes awry.
Can you do an edited version of this for a non gravity system? I found it confusing although I was very impressed by the quality and laughed when I thought about the type of DIY videos we had to put up with a few years ago. Thumbs up.
@deadcell4837
Жыл бұрын
Its basically the same only you dont have to bung up the header tank in the loft 👍🏻
@dw1hkdavidtkwong
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very very much for the information.. just one thing.. can I just change the top value only? That is not replacing the metal piping.. if so, are the top value all standard size?..Thank you.
@dw1hkdavidtkwong
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very very much for the information.. just one thing.. can I just change the top value only? That is not replacing the metal piping.. if so, are the top value all standard size?..Thank you.
@fanfeck2844
Жыл бұрын
@@dw1hkdavidtkwongI would have thought they come as a matching pair, but you could try. You’d have to make sure it’s the same type of valve for the TRV. Mine do not screw on to the body like in this video, so these wouldn’t fit my valve for instance.
@grahamd5418
Жыл бұрын
Can you not push the ball valve up and put a bit of wood underneath it to stop the tank filling up? Maybe tie it on to secure it.
Thank you so much, very clear and informative. Now going to have more confidence when I replace my valves. Cheers
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful 👍
Thanks for posting this video, without ads and stupid music. Your instructions were clear and easy to follow. I'm not skilled in away in DIY plumbing but I was able to Change my Thermostatic Radiator Valve Without Draining The System doing exactly as you have shown......Thanks again bud and keep up the good work👍👍👍👍👍
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you out
I watched the video which was very clear except I have watched a similar video changing a valve on a combi system where the guy when pulling off the old valve had to put his thumb over the pipe to stop water under pressure leaving the pipe. Then manipulate the new valve quickly on causing a loss of water. In your video you say a pressurised system valve change was the same as a gravity system without the need for the bungs . I am slightly confused, why did the other guy have water leakage under pressure
@wezo13
11 ай бұрын
I agree. I feel like this doesn’t apply for a combi system. Closing the TRV isolates it at this point, still a load of pressure behind it!
@doughnut68
11 ай бұрын
Agree
@feelfitterdotcom
9 ай бұрын
If you bleed the system pressure down, which he did do - using the screwdriver, first you are then reducing the pressure in the system before you go near the valves ..
@danielsolomon9097
7 ай бұрын
But he didn't drain the entire system, so isn't there still pressure behind the valve in the copper pipe, so that when you take the button nut off water will come out quite fast?
@colinfleming1828
7 ай бұрын
God does he go on turned the hobbit onto Lord of the rings extended version😂
Another very good plumbing video for a DIYer. Thank you.
Easy to follow. Every step clearly explained. Thank you
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome 👍
Fantastic tutorial. Got two quotes from different plumbers, one extortionate at £275 & the other £200. Followed this guide and got the job done in 30 mins at a cost of £15 for the part. Can't rate this guy highly enough.
@TheDIYGuy1
3 ай бұрын
Nice work!
Great vlog and here’s a great tip from me / Never do this on a weekend / do it early in the morning Monday to Friday ,just in case like me your heavy handed and you need a plumber to come out and save your floors 😮.
Great tip. I have a rad in my house with 2 leaky valves, which have been shut for 3 years, because i dont want to drain the system. Its cold right now and I would like to use that room, so now i need to get a pair of those bungs, and 2 new valves. Thanks!
Thank you, two TRV's at my mother-in-law's place have been stuck open for years wasting ££ of oil heating, with your expert video I have changed them and bled all rads, thank you!
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Glad the video helps
Excellent commentary, great to see you support the valve when tightening the nut. One addition I would say is don't push the valve fully on to the radiator, as, if it bottoms when you tighten the nut and compress the olive it can't move into the valve slightly . Bottom it first,then pull back 2 to 3 mm .This is true for all compression fitting. No PTFE and no Boss White. Thanks again for your excellent video, one of the best. John
@TheDIYGuy1
9 ай бұрын
Great, cheers
Fantastic. Thanks ever so much for giving me the confidence to tackle 3 20 year old TRVs.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome
I'm a sparkie and and know didley shite about plumbing or heating, this vid has made it so simple and easy 👍 cheers bud
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 👍
Great tuitional video. Just changed a TRV in the spare bedroom which I'd been putting off all summer, well pressed. Thank you.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
👍
Good job ,easy, simple, straightforward. Good video to the point no jargon.
Excellent video, best on U-tube for replacing a radiator valve. The TVR valve started to leak on Christmas Eve and I was apprehensive of changing the valve especially as over the Christmas Holidays plumbers either do not want to come out, or charge you a fortune on call out charges. As a 74 year old pensioner, with aid of this video, I was able to successfully replace the the valve myself.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, glad I helped you
Brilliant. I have been putting off replacing my sticking valves because other videos showed it to be much more difficult. I know I can do this!
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
Hi, this video has saved me at least £100, clear and informative. I have literally just finished replacing a trv following your video. The only thing I would add is a bit on how to repressurise a combi system. Fortunately, I just found a top-up loop with a tap in it and opened it, with the boiler off, and watched the pressure go back up. Mine is set at 1.5 bar. Thanks again, though, for this video.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the vid. Thanks
Well presented, simple and straightforward - Good Job!
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
🙂
Big thanks for this amazing video and showing all steps.
Thank you for this video which will help us for many more years to come! I have never ever changed anything plumbing related before in my life and just the other day I changed a trv thanks to this video! Thanks once again buddy!
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful
@VeX00786
9 ай бұрын
8 months on and we are still benefiting from your video buddy. Thank you so much once again. ❤
Perfect timing. I have to do this for one radiator and knew nothing about using the two bungs in the tank. Very many thanks.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
I don't often submit comments, but I found this video really useful, so thought I'd say thank you. I was actually changing both the lock shield value with a TRV and the whole radiator, plus adding some inhibitor. The final steps were slightly different due to the additional steps, but overall, I followed the video. I'd really like to see a video how to change a leaking fill loop tap on the cylinder tank now!
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Great, thanks
Super video and very Clear with no jargon 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
Thanks for sharing your clear tips. Well done.
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad it was helpful.
Finally found this video - a great how-to that should help me get over my fear of flooding our living room whilst I try and get the new valve on! Thank you!
@TheDIYGuy1
5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
TRV replaced! Thanks! Couldnt have done it without you!
Thank you. Very clear and helpful.
Brilliant clear and concise videos, very easy to understand
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot
Thank you! I've just changed two valves successfully on my S-plan system using your instructions.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
👍 fantastic
Superb instructional video mate - really made life easy for me, saved hours 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you
didnt think this could be done without draining system. our valves are really old and i now have the confidence to swap them out. thanks for posting!!
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome 👍
@russellbethwaite1550
2 жыл бұрын
If the valves are really old you would be better draining the system down as it's likely the nuts won't fit the new valves
@Nickbaldeagle02
Жыл бұрын
Double check the nut sizes. If they're really old they might be 3/4".
Replaced a leaking TRV today following your video, worked a treat brilliant video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@TheDIYGuy1
3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
thanks very well explained. followed your step by step guide and fitted 4 new trv,s thanks no bother at all.
@TheDIYGuy1
2 жыл бұрын
Great! 👍
That is a really clear set of instructions. Well done!
Excellent and very useful video/instructions.... Going to have a go this afternoon! Many thanks! 10/10
hats off, £20 + your video and both ends of radiator done, living room warm again, thanks 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome 👍
Excellent video, cheers! I've got ten to do and have been putting them off for years as I thought I'd have to drain the whole system. Now I've no excuse, so thanks... I think. 😁
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Haha 😃
Just as you said it would go, very straight forward instructions. Thought I would have to drain the system to change a valve.... (fridge engineer so not TOTALLY incompetent) but a lot simpler than I expected.... Thank you for your advice....
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Anytime
Brilliant communicator. So clear and straightforward.
@TheDIYGuy1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!