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kaaallen | 15:20 Wed 07th Apr 2010 | Interiors
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I have just had fitted thermostatic radiator valves and since then I get a noise occassionally which sounds like a pnuematic drill throughout the house. I assume it is something to do with the valves. How do I cure this
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Check there is a bypass valve fitted somewhere in the rad loop ... or make sure there is a lockshielded rad permanently open (like in bathroom)
You are getting water hammer ... may be caused by a valve going onto it's seat when closing off. Can you find and fix any pipes that are clanking together?
Check these first before you do anything else..
Most thermostatic valves are directional – check that the flow direction for each valve is correct (normally indicated by an arrow, somewhere on the valve body).
Call the plumber back and get him to sort it out. We had this and narrowed it down to valves on specific radiators. Put up with it for 2 yrs as that plumber had gone out of business. In the end got another plumber and he changed the valves and we have peace at last! Cost a bit but worth it. Good luck.

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