Radiator Valves

[muchlovex]

I want to turn the radiator in my kitchen on a low setting, but have turned the valve, which is located on the right of the radiator, Clockwise. This hasn't worked as the radiator is still heating.

COuld it be anti-clockwise or could it be the valve located on the left?

Thanks

[NazNomad]

Are you sure it's the valve you are turning?

If so, is the knob turning and the valve not?

Are you just turning a plastic cover that's concealing the valve underneath?

Without a pic of your rad. it's hard to say.


... and it'd be clockwise.

[muchlovex]

Hi, I bought a plastic cover for it today, placed it on top and turned. It does seem to turn as, as it shows resistance.

The radiator is a standard rad with valve.

[The Builder]

Are you sure it's a thermostatic rad valve (TRV)? (With numbers 1-5 marked)
If not, then you might just be adjusting the lockshield valve that's there to balance the rads in the system. It'll restrict the flow alright, but it's a crude and random way of controlling the rad.

[muchlovex]

HI Builder.
No it's not got a Thermostatic Valve at all. It's just a standard valve.

I've turned it both clockwise and anticlockwise but it does switch-off.