What are the two valves on a towel rail?

Your towel radiator has two valves to enable it to control the flow of hot water and the amount of heat it emits. One valve regulates the amount of hot water entering the towel radiator while the other controls the rate at which the hot water exits the radiator.

Which way do you turn heated towel rail valve on?

The most common method for adjusting temperature will be to adjust the knob by turning clockwise to turn off – I.e. cool or anti clockwise to open and up the heat. Turning the knob could be difficult, and so pliers might be required.

Should both valves be open on towel rail?

A standard heated towel rail / towel radiator is designed to come on and off with the central heating system, like any other radiator. If the valve is fully open, the maximum amount of hot water will be entering the radiator and heating up the rail to the temperature set for the whole central-heating system.

How do you know if a radiator valve is open or closed?

Check the radiator control valve: If a radiator is not getting hot: (steam or hot water) first see if the valve that controls it has been turned off. Try turning the valve counter-clockwise to see if it will open.

Which way do I turn radiator valves?

Turn valves clockwise to turn your radiator off and anticlockwise to turn it back on. Turning your radiators off is easy.

How do towel radiator valves work?

What do towel radiator valves do? The valves in a towel radiator control the flow of water through the pipes, ensuring your radiator heats up effectively and efficiently. They keep your towel radiator functioning and ensure that your bathroom is heated up when needed, and your towels are dry and ready to use.

Which way do you turn a radiator valve?

Should radiator valves be open or closed?

Most lockshield valves have a plastic or metal cover. You should remove these and open all of the lockshield valves completely. This requires that you turn them anticlockwise. You should also fully open the TRVs (thermostatic radiator valves).

Should radiator valve be open or closed?

Radiator valves, even though they have a handle, are not meant to be closed or half-open. Closing or opening the valve partially, will not control the heat coming from your radiator. Steam radiator valves must remain fully open at all times.

Which way is off on radiator valve?

clockwise
Turn valves clockwise to turn your radiator off and anticlockwise to turn it back on. Turning your radiators off is easy.