Thermostatic radiator valves (TRV), traditional radiator valves or brass radiator valves – take your pick Radiator valves – whether they be traditional radiator valves, thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) or brass radiator valves, are essential parts for the functioning of radiators, regardless of their design. At SMR Bathrooms we offer a huge selection of traditional radiator valves, thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) and brass radiator valves in straight angled designs. Radiators are a way of life for UK people, but with a faulty radiator valve, winter could be more than just a little chilly! You can buy traditional radiator valves, a thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) or brass radiator valves from the comfort of your home via SMR’s online service. If you install a bathroom radiator from SMR Bathrooms you’ll be able to control the room’s temperature with radiator valves, be it traditional radiator valves, thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) or brass radiator valves. Brass radiator valves Careful emphasis was given when choosing which ranges of traditional radiator valves, thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) and brass radiator valves to offer our clients. This was based on meticulously matching the styles of our heated towel rails, column radiators and cast iron radiators. For that reason we chose to offer our customers only quality brass radiator valves. However, these brass radiator valves are available in a wide variety of finishes which include polished brass for those who want to make a feature of the brass material itself, plated metal finishes such as the hardwearing chrome, nickel which is a slightly more delicate material, and an antique gold finish. The latter brass radiator valves finish should never be polished. The ideal way to clean it is with a soft, damp cloth. Traditional radiator valves, thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) and the brass radiator valves are all available online from SMR in a wide variety of styles and designs. However, the distinction is in their operation, working on one of two basic principles. These two groups cover manual radiator valves and thermostatic radiator valves (TRV). Thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) Thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) and traditional radiator valves are produced with a heat sensor to fall in line with the temperature you have chosen. The thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) or the traditional radiator valves will automatically open and close in order to maintain the correct temperature whether by producing more heat when the room starts to get chilly, or by reducing the heat when the room is hot enough. This convenience is the reason why Thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) and traditional radiator valves are so popular. Size of thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) and traditional radiator valves Most of our traditional radiator valves, thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) and brass radiator valves are made to fit onto 15mm copper pipe and to screw into 1/2" BSP inlets (this is the standard size for the vast majority of British radiators, though 3/4" BSP fittings are seen on some gravity-fed systems, and older cast-iron radiators). All radiators and towel rails for sale from SMR Bathrooms have 1/2" BSP inlets unless otherwise specified. If you're looking to buy thermostatic radiator valves (TRV), or traditional radiator valves for existing radiators and are uncertain as to what type of inlets they have, it is a good idea to check with your installer. We do have some valves in stock which can fit 3/4" BSP inlets.