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What are the different types of valve?

RadiatorsforHeatPumps supply three types of valves; straight, angled and corner. Depending on where your pipework comes into the room will influence the type of valve you choose. Straight Valve A straight valve connec...

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RadiatorsforHeatPumps supply three types of valves; straight, angled and corner. Depending on where your pipework comes into the room will influence the type of valve you choose.

Straight Valve

A straight valve connects the pipework directly into the radiator without any bend. The water flows straight through the valve and into the radiator inlet.

Best for pipework coming vertically up from the floor or down from the ceiling.

Angled Valve

An angled valve turns the water flow by 90°, connecting pipes that come out from the wall or floor into the bottom or side of the radiator.

Most common type — ideal for pipes coming from the wall or floor.

Corner Valve

A corner valve also has a 90° bend, but the head sits parallel to the wall or radiator, creating a tidy, space-saving look.

Perfect for tight spaces or when a minimal, streamlined finish is desired.

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