Old single valve and towel rail

[Klarenza]

Hi guys, I've got a problem here. I have to replace an old rad with only one valve that comes with 2 pipes (8 mm). Guess it is microbore . I want to replace the rad with a new towel rail. Will it be alright to connect the new rad with the same valve and block the other side? Thanks for your answers.

 

[plumbnuts]

It may work, but you would be better off fitting 2 new valves to the new rail and connecting one pipe to each. Some towel rails are specific about what end the flow and return are fitted to and can have a tube inside the rail so as to direct the flow to the top of the towel rail. In this case it definantly will not work. Hope this helps
Steve

 

[justlead1]

Hi. That type of dual valve has a flexable tube attached on its inlet / outlet inside the rad. Do not go there, use two valves as has been stated. Good Luck

 

[Klarenza]

Thanks a lot. I'll fit 2 valves.