Hi All,
First time poster so hello to everybody in here and really hope you can help.
I have an old back boiler system (with one of those hideous ceramic gas fires on the front :( ) which just has a digital timer unit so im assuming no thermostat other than the one attached to the back boiler (under said hideuous fire).
What i want to do is to put thermostatic radiotaor valves on but i wanted to ask a few questions with regards to this:
1. Is it even a good idea / worth it to put these valves on with having such an old system (i will upgrade to a combi at some point but if it aint broke..)
2. I have seven radiators - do i need 7 valves as in my research i have heard something about leaving one without a trv - but this may not apply to my system - im just not sure to be honest. If i do leave one without - which one?
3. I understand that i need to drain my system to replace all the valves and lock sheilds (most current ones are corroded or leaking a bit) but when i fill it up i read it is good to add an additive to the water - is this true and if so which is best? i saw one called Fernox Alphi-11 but unsure if thats any good.
Really hope a professional out there can help me. Im not a plumber but though id try and have a crack at it myself - just a little stuck / concerned about a few bits and bobs :)
ANy help greatly appreciated,
Thanks!
OH, if it make a difference - i have bought Danfoss C2 15mm (just the one so far to check they will fit)
