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The replacement of a manual heating control with a TRV has been estimated to save at least {{convert|280|kg}} of CO{{sub|2}} per year.<ref>[http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Home-improvements-and-products/Heating-and-hot-water/Thermostats-and-heating-controls Energy Saving Trust (2011), Heating and hot water controls]</ref> They are also considerably cost-efficient, using heat only when needed, and can reduce heating bills by up to 17 percent a year.<ref>http://www.plumber-horsham.com/1/post/2014/03/thermostatic-radiator-valve-why-you-should-fit-them-in-your-home.html</ref> |
The replacement of a manual heating control with a TRV has been estimated to save at least {{convert|280|kg}} of CO{{sub|2}} per year.<ref>[http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Home-improvements-and-products/Heating-and-hot-water/Thermostats-and-heating-controls Energy Saving Trust (2011), Heating and hot water controls]</ref> They are also considerably cost-efficient, using heat only when needed, and can reduce heating bills by up to 17 percent a year.<ref>http://www.plumber-horsham.com/1/post/2014/03/thermostatic-radiator-valve-why-you-should-fit-them-in-your-home.html</ref> |
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As of 2012, electronic TRVs are becoming available which use electronic temperature sensing, and frequently contain programmers so that individual radiators may be programmed for different temperatures at different times of the day. Such increased control allows even better energy and CO{{sub|2}} saving.<ref>[http://www.opentrv.org.uk/ OpenTRV aims to save 50% of space heating energy for typical UK home]</ref> |
As of 2012, electronic TRVs are becoming available which use electronic temperature sensing, and frequently contain programmers so that individual radiators may be programmed for different temperatures at different times of the day. Such increased control allows even better energy and CO{{sub|2}} saving.<ref>[http://www.opentrv.org.uk/ OpenTRV aims to save 50% of space heating energy for typical UK home]</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= http://heizstrahler.store/infrarot-heizstrahler-oder-gasheizstrahler-ist-besser/| title= Infrarot Heizstrahler oder Gasheizstrahler }} Thursday, 8 February 2018 </ref> |
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== Temperatures == |
== Temperatures == |
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Revision as of 19:42, 7 February 2018
A thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) is a self-regulating valve fitted to hot water heating system radiator, to control the temperature of a room by changing the flow of hot water to the radiator.
Functioning
The classic thermostatic radiator valve contains a plug, typically made of wax (forming a wax motor), which expands or contracts with the surrounding temperature. This plug is connected to a pin which in turn is connected to a valve. The valve gradually closes as the temperature of the surrounding area increases, limiting the amount of hot water entering the radiator. This allows a maximum temperature to be set for each room.
As the valve works by sensing the temperature of the air surrounding it, it is important to ensure that it is not covered by material (such as curtains). If the controller is removed from the valve the valve turns on and the radiator will always be hot.
The replacement of a manual heating control with a TRV has been estimated to save at least 280 kilograms (620 lb) of CO2 per year.[1] They are also considerably cost-efficient, using heat only when needed, and can reduce heating bills by up to 17 percent a year.[2]
As of 2012, electronic TRVs are becoming available which use electronic temperature sensing, and frequently contain programmers so that individual radiators may be programmed for different temperatures at different times of the day. Such increased control allows even better energy and CO2 saving.[3][4]
Temperatures
| Position | Temperature in degree Celsius[5] | Recommended use[5][6] |
|---|---|---|
| * | 7.5 | Frost protection |
| 1 | 12 | Cellar, stairs, laundry room |
| 2 | 15 | Entrance hall |
| • | 16 | Corridor |
| • | 17 | Bedroom |
| 3 | 18 | Child's (bed)room |
| • | 19 | Kitchen |
| • | 20 | Living room |
| 4 | 21 | Bathroom |
| 5 | Maximum | Summer (when the heating system is off) |
See also
Notes and references
- ^ Energy Saving Trust (2011), Heating and hot water controls
- ^ http://www.plumber-horsham.com/1/post/2014/03/thermostatic-radiator-valve-why-you-should-fit-them-in-your-home.html
- ^ OpenTRV aims to save 50% of space heating energy for typical UK home
- ^ "Infrarot Heizstrahler oder Gasheizstrahler". Thursday, 8 February 2018
- ^ a b Template:Fr Robinets thermostatiques, Danfoss (page visited on 18 September 2016).
- ^ Template:Fr Bien utiliser la vanne thermostatique, cantonal energy and environment services of French-speaking Switzerland (page visited on 18 September 2016).
