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thermostatic radiator valve simulator

This DIY explains how a thermostatic radiator valve operator works.

 

This type of valve, found on most radiators today, limits automatically the amount of hot water passing through the radiator to maintain a room at the right temperature.

 

Inside, a valve system expands according to the ambient temperature and opens or closes the hot water supply to the radiator.

 

The thermostatic valve is therefore more than just a faucet that can be opened or closed at will to regulate the heating!

 

The basic settings are as follows:

 

    Bathroom: 4 (22°C)

    Living room or kitchen: between 3 and 4 (20-22°C)

    Bedroom: between 2 and 3 (18-20°C)

    Hall: 2 (17°C)

    Lightly used room, laundry room: between 1 and 2 (15-17°C)


These settings can be modified slightly if you find that a room is systematically too hot or too cold.

 

Setting the right heating temperature is very important to avoid wasting energy. In fact, each additional degree means a 6 to 10% increase in consumption!


Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
3h
Rating
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Price
~ 10 CHF
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Date26.07.2024
AuthorMartin
Organizationwebenergie
Translatorwebmaster
Final purposeMake things move
FieldEnergy
Languagefrançais english
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