UK trade guide 4 min readUpdated 11 July 2026
How to Fit a Pegler Belmont TRV (UK)
Fit a Pegler Belmont thermostatic radiator valve to UK plumbing. Balancing, head orientation, torque settings.
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The valve
The Pegler Belmont is a UK-standard 15 mm TRV with a removable sensor head. Confirm the valve body (angled or straight) matches your existing pipework before ordering.
Drain the radiator
Close the lockshield and old TRV. Loosen the radiator union at the tail. Drain 1–2 L into a shallow tray. Fit the Pegler Belmont body with new PTFE (10 turns) and torque to 20 Nm.
Fit the head
Push the Pegler Belmont head onto the valve pin with the digits facing outward. Rotate to '*' frost setting first to seat the wax element.
- Bidirectional flow — the Pegler Belmont accepts flow in either direction.
- Horizontal head orientation — never mount vertically or wax response is skewed.
- Balance the system after fitting all TRVs — set lockshields for 11 °C DT.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Pegler Belmont suit an open-vented system?
- Yes — Pegler TRVs work on both sealed and open-vented UK heating systems up to 110 °C.
- Head calibration?
- Factory calibrated to 20 °C at setting '3' on the Pegler Belmont. Re-check with a room thermometer after 24 h.
- Should I fit a bypass?
- Yes — always fit an ABV or a designated bypass loop to prevent pump dead-heading when all TRVs close.