Cast Iron Radiators – Valve Guide

There are two main options available when choosing cast iron radiator valves: manual and thermostatic. While both control the heat from your radiator, but they are different in the way they operate.

Manual Cast Iron Radiator Valves

Manual radiator valves have to be turned to control the temperature, they work on the same principle as a tap by altering the flow of hot water from the boiler into the radiator, the higher amount of water the greater the heat. Once the room has reached the temperature you want you then need to turn the valve down or find a happy medium that suits the room.

Thermostatic Cast Iron Radiator Valves

Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) give you much more control over the temperature in your home, like a manual valve, you can set the valve to what temperature you’d like a room to be. The thermostatic valve ‘senses’ the temperature in your room and once the temperature you have set reached, it will automatically stop the flow of hot water to your radiator and prevent it from getting any warmer, wasting heat and energy.

What Are The Differences Between Manual And Thermostatic Valves ?

Manual valves are simple to use and are generally smaller in size than thermostatic valves. As they are manual, you have to remember to manually turn them off when you don’t need them on. Otherwise, you will be wasting unnecessary energy and money on heat that you don’t need. This is where thermostatic radiator valves come in. Thermostatic valves are the 21st-century radiator valve. They enable your cast iron radiators to manage themselves for the majority of the time. This means that you don’t need to worry about having to turn the valve off yourself - the TRV will do it for you. This will prevent you from wasting unnecessary heat and money - benefitting your heating bills and the environment.

How do TRVs monitor themselves? They have an in-built temperature sensor that keeps the room temperature at a constant level - this is a piece of wax or liquid. We recommend TRVs should be installed on your cast iron radiators because they offer improved efficiency and are controllable, it is sometimes advised manual valves are preferred in bathrooms and kitchens as additional temperatures are created which can affect the operation of the TRV.

What are the benefits of thermostatic valves ?

Thermostatic valves are much more environmentally friendly than manual valves, at Period House Store our TRV valves are only slightly more expensive but you will save money in the long run. Its also unlikely you need to heat every room in your house so you can set the TRV to a low setting which will take the chill of the room and use less energy saving you money and being kind to the environment.

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Delivery

We offer a two tier delivery system. Palletised deliveries and standard courier deliveries. Our palletised deliveries include cast iron radiators and cast iron fireplaces, and standard courier delivery which includes our period door furniture. Items such as kitchens are variable and we quote this separately. Charges to remoter parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales can attract a surcharge.

We advise our customers to read this section as palletised deliveries are there to generally to deliver large and heavy items and its best to be prepared so ensure the delivery goes smoothly.

For International deliveries we provide a bespoke delivery quotation, please feel free to place your order and we will contact you with the delivery costs or alternatively contact us before you place your order for precise delivery costs.

Palletised Deliveries

Our palletised deliveries will be shipped by an independent haulage company using a HGV. When shipped using this method the haulage company will attempt to deliver pallets as close as possible to your main entrance, usually to the closest hard-standing area. The drivers are not contracted to remove items from the pallet, or to carry items into the customer’s property due to their insurance. Clients should warn the Company if there is restricted access, or gravelled driveways etc.

Cast iron radiators and cast iron fireplaces are very heavy items and usually need 2 strong people to move them, the larger radiators may need more.

The customer must make sure there is someone in the house on the agreed delivery date. We can arrange for the courier to call you 1 hour before delivery. Our standard delivery times are between 9am and 5pm for timed, and/or Saturday deliveries which can be arranged at an additional charge contact our office to arrange. The Company reserves the right to charge a redelivery fee should a redelivery be necessary. Cast iron radiators are very heavy, please ensure that there is sufficient manpower to unload the pallet.

Standard Courier Deliveries

We mostly use DHL/UK Mail, DPD and TNT/FedEx for our deliveries. The products we ship using this method are generally able to handled by 1 person. You should be in to take delivery on the agreed date, however if you are out the courier will leave a card for you to contact your local depot to make arrangements.

Please be aware you must inspect the goods for damage prior to signing the delivery notes. If for what reason you are unable to inspect the goods sign the sheet as unchecked.

Returns

Returns

Period House Store complies with the Consumer Rights Act, which is detailed below at which.co.uk, this is a good reference guide for both ourselves and our customers enabling us to work within the law and offer best practice when it comes to returns and refunds.

Return or exchange an item - our 100% money back guarantee (Not Applicable to Bespoke Items)

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• If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return the item to us in its original condition and packaging within 30 days of receipt.
• Returned items should be unused and must be returned in original packaging with any enclosed documentation. We will issue a full refund on receipt, excluding the original delivery charge. Alternatively, if preferred, we will exchange the item.
• Please note:
  1. Goods will only be accepted for return if they are dispatched within 30 days of delivery, unless we have notified you otherwise.
  2. Bespoke and made to measure goods are non-returnable.
  3. The item is your responsibility until it reaches us. Therefore for your own protection we recommend that you send the parcel using a delivery service that insures you for the value of the goods.
  4. The cost of returning the item to us is your responsibility.
  5. Delivery charges are only refundable where goods are faulty and a refund is made.
  6. We have 14 days in which to issue the refund, however generally this is within 2/3 days.
• We recommend that customers return goods for refund or exchange using Parcel2Go.com or Royal Mail Signed for Service.
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• With Parcel2Go.com, online parcel tracking means the progress of a consignment can be checked at every stage of transit.
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Faulty Goods / Errors

We work carefully to ensure that all our items are delivered in the safest possible way and that they arrive to you in perfect condition. In the event that your item has arrived damaged or if there is an error with the item you have received, please email us within 3 days of receipt to advise. We will contact you to discuss replacement of the item or component part.