{"title":"Traditional Radiator Valves","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditional 15mm radiator valves in matching pairs, with cross head handles or wood-effect heads, in chrome, brushed brass and antique brass. The valve is the one part of a period radiator installation people forget, and a modern cylindrical TRV under a column radiator undoes the whole look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCross head valves suit a Victorian or Edwardian scheme, and the wood-effect heads work particularly well against a painted cast iron radiator. Angled versions are available for pipework coming out of the wall, which is the usual arrangement in an older house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTraditional valve styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross head\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic four-spoke handle, in chrome or brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood-effect heads\u003c\/strong\u003e — warmer still, and a natural match for painted cast iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngled bodies for pipes out of the wall, which is common in period property.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in pairs, so you get the flow valve and the lockshield together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 15mm to suit standard UK copper pipework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso in this range: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/radiator-valves\"\u003eall radiator valves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/traditional-column-radiators\"\u003ecolumn radiators\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cast-iron-radiators\"\u003ecast iron radiators\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill traditional valves fit a modern radiator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the connection is standard 15mm regardless of the handle style, so a cross head valve fits a modern panel radiator perfectly well. It is purely an appearance decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre cross head valves thermostatic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome are manual and some are thermostatic; check the individual product page. A traditional appearance does not rule out a thermostatic head.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/tilesparadiseuk.com\/collections\/traditional-radiator-valves.oembed","provider":"TILES Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}