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Q Is the Allegra Valve thermostatic?

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A No its a manual valve but the 'Traditional' valve found on our valve page, is thermostatic and comes in a range of brass, chrome, and nickel. We are currently manufacturing a further range of traditional style thermostatic valves, and will be adding these to our range in September 07.

I have a thermostatic valve. What should I do?

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Although the vast majority of our customers enclose it, the thermostatic valves should ideally remain outside of the radiator cover if they are to sense the temperature of the room correctly. If you would like to keep the thermostatic valve outside of the radiator cover, the side of the cover that the valve is on will need to fit between the radiator and the valve. When fitting, a small cut will need to be made in the cover to receive the pipe between the radiator and the valve.

What is a thermostatic mixing valve?

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A TMV is used to control the temperature of the hot water supply to the manifold. It is necessary when the design temperature is significantly lower than the supply water temperature from the heat source. The TMV installs in the plumbing supply and return lines between the manifold and the heat source. It blends return loop water from the manifold and supply water from the heat source to a manually set temperature.

What is a thermostatic radiator valve?

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A thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) is shown in the image to the right. You will find it on the pipework at the top or bottom of your radiator. It gives you greater control over the heat from each individual radiator. Each TRV can be set to a temperature to suit you, so you can have different temperatures in different rooms.

What is the difference between a TRV (Thermostatic Radiator Valve) and a manual one?

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The TRV controls the radiators temperature by sensing the room air temperature and automatically opening and closing the flow to the radiator to maintain a preset temperature. A manual valve controls the temperature of the radiator regardless of how warm the room already is. On large radiators (above 1800 watts, or where the radiator is oversized for the room) we recommend TRV because they save you having to get up to turn the radiator up and down, but they are not essential.

What is the benefit of fitting a thermostatic radiator valve to the radiator?

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The fitting of a thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) to a radiator gives room temperature comfort control and can help to avoid overheating if a radiator is too large for the room. This piece of equipment provides an extra fine tuning control to central heating, by allowing individual room temperatures to be maintained by sensing room temperature and automatically adjusting the flow of hot water into the radiator.

Q - What is the difference between thermostatic and manual valves?

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A - Thermostatic valves control the radiator temperature via a sensor which senses the air temperature in the room. Once the preset temperature has been reached the valve automatically opens and closes the flow of hot water to the radiator to maintain that temperature. A manual valve does not control the temperature of the radiator regardless of how warm the room is already. If the room gets too hot, you can turn it off easily. A - They are both measurements of heat output.

Q: What is the AEM Bypass Valve?

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A: AEM's patented air bypass valve virtually eliminates the chance of hydro-lock in the unlikely event the filter of your AEM Cold Air induction system becomes submerged in water. The valve installs along the upper portion of the inlet pipe and shuts down induction at the filter when it becomes submerged, rerouting air through its external diaphragm to keep water out and air flowing in.

Why is Allegra prescribed?

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Allegra is prescribed by doctors to treat allergy symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, itchiness all over the body, and the runny nose that many people experience with hay fever. In addition, Allegra is one of the few medications of its kind that does not cause drowsiness, due to its active ingredient Fexofendine. Allegra's effect can appear in 1 hour and lasts 12 hours - its peak is around the second and third hour.

How do I use Allegra?

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You should take Allegra only when prescribed by your Health Care Professional. If you forget a dose of Allegra, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at once.

Q. Can I still get parts for my old valve Hammond?

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Yes,.. and don't let anyone tell you it's not worth it. Nothing can reproduce the unique sound of the original tone-wheel Hammonds. They are classic collectors items and still get gigged all over the world. They do need TLC but the sound is beautiful.

How should I set my thermostatic radiator valves?

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It's best to set your TRV to a middle setting and see if the room is warm enough. If the room is too warm, turn the TRV down by 1, if the room is too cold, turn the TRV up by 1. A middle setting corresponds to approximately 20ºC (68F). Do NOT turn the TRV fully ON or fully OFF to make the room you are in warmer or cooler - this will waste fuel. Turn it a little way and let it do the work.

Q. Can I use a bleed valve with my turbo engine when the ECU is upgraded?

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A. No. Our ECU reprogram increases the boost, and therefore no bleed-valve is required. If you have one fitted, it will need to be removed before the ECU is upgraded.

Q 2 . What is the difference between OmniValves and VTEC and various other variable valve trains?

Omni Valves
Variable valve trains like VTEC and others can never do what OmniValves do because the valves in a variable cam train are locked to their lobe. AND NO Variable cam train opens or closes the valves any faster; ZERO, NONE NADA! And none of them sense cylinder pressure. They only change the place in time where the cam starts its unalterable cycle. OmniValves are totally different.

Q 12. What do you mean, "will add to the height of the valve"?

Omni Valves
A 12. The valve head will be thickened by the travel amount. This thicker valve will be inside the combustion chamber, (or you can lower the intake valve seat by the travel amount and the valve will set at the same height). You may also split the difference, however you like. We have other floating ring designs for special applications, but have found through testing that the preferred design will add to the height of your valve head.

Q:How do I stop a leaking radiator valve dripping?

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A:I am assuming here, that the radiator has already been removed, and that the leak is from the horizontal part of the valve, not the valve stem. The stem, that the shut-off knob pushes on to, tends to have a few drips come out of the top, as the internal washer moves from the top to the bottom of the valve seat. This is usually nothing to worry about, and it is NOT what we are talking about below.

What is a solenoid valve and can I hook one up to a Sterilight system?

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A solenoid valve is an electrically-activated mechanical valve that opens and closes when power is applied to it. This kind of valve can be installed and wired into a Sterilight system which is monitored. If the UV intensity were to drop below the recommended level the solenoid would then be activated and automatically shut down the flow of water. This will keep contaminated water from getting through the UV system.

What is variable valve timing?

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Once upon a time, most engines came with two valves - one to let air and fuel in, and the other to let burned fuel and air out. High-performance engines, such as Chrysler's famous Hemi V8s, came with massive valves. The problem with this was that the big valves were inefficient at lower engine speeds, leading to both gas mileage and pollution problems.

What are potential side effects of Allegra?

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Only your doctor can determine whether it is safe for you to continue taking Allegra. Before you buy Allegra take into consideration the possible side effects of Allegra may include: sleepiness, colds or flu, exhaustion, upset stomach, menstrual problems and vomiting.
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