Good video - thank you. If you have 2 zones, do you balance each one separately as if they are two totally different systems? Or do you do them in tandem?
Very informative video, thanks. Our radiator valves look like taps and the flow and return are different on each rad. Does it matter what side I 'choose' to be the 'customer' side? Ie, can I fiddle with all the left side ones and set the right side ones? Thanks
If all valves are manual (so no TRVs), you can balance on either the flow or return as what you are doing is restricting flow (which can be achieved on either side), so functionally you can mix and match supply- and return-side valves if needed. The physics are the same in a closed loop; restricting flow is restricting flow. The key is to set each valve correctly so that every radiator receives its intended flow rate. Just be mindful that a consistent approach usually streamlines maintenance and troubleshooting down the road.
@@ukradiators Nice one, thanks for your reply. I have currently set all the flow sides of the rads but they still need tweaking. Getting there slowly lol. Thanks again mate 👍
Follow this guide, it explains how to work it out. Beyond this, if you are still struggling , it would be best to call a professional. ukradiators.com/blogs/how-tos/the-simple-guide-to-balancing-radiators
I've watched a few videos on this. This was the only one that properly explained it. Thanks
Your facial expression explained restricting the first one in the system perfectly. Thanks!
That was very informative
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Good video - thank you. If you have 2 zones, do you balance each one separately as if they are two totally different systems? Or do you do them in tandem?
Best to balance them separately.
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Very informative video, thanks. Our radiator valves look like taps and the flow and return are different on each rad. Does it matter what side I 'choose' to be the 'customer' side? Ie, can I fiddle with all the left side ones and set the right side ones?
Thanks
If all valves are manual (so no TRVs), you can balance on either the flow or return as what you are doing is restricting flow (which can be achieved on either side), so functionally you can mix and match supply- and return-side valves if needed. The physics are the same in a closed loop; restricting flow is restricting flow. The key is to set each valve correctly so that every radiator receives its intended flow rate. Just be mindful that a consistent approach usually streamlines maintenance and troubleshooting down the road.
@@ukradiators Nice one, thanks for your reply. I have currently set all the flow sides of the rads but they still need tweaking. Getting there slowly lol. Thanks again mate 👍
What size allan key was needed to open the valve?
It depends on the valve, you won't always use an Allen key as some valves will have a pin.
What if you do not know the flow route through the system?
Follow this guide, it explains how to work it out. Beyond this, if you are still struggling , it would be best to call a professional. ukradiators.com/blogs/how-tos/the-simple-guide-to-balancing-radiators
Can you still balance a radiator when the flow is on the locksheild?
Yes. It restricts the flow either side.
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