Solaro Radiator Valves

Thermostatic valves automatically regulate the radiator temperature to maintain the room at the level you set, and many Solaro options are thermostatic in angled, straight and corner forms. Manual valves let you open or close the flow by hand and are simpler and cheaper; they suit cupboards, unused rooms or places where you only need an on/off control. If you want room-by-room temperature control and energy savings, a Solaro thermostatic valve is the better choice; if you just need basic control or a budget option, a manual straight or angled valve will do. Many thermostatic sets on the page include a matching lockshield for balancing, which helps when you want precise control.

Use angled valves when the pipe comes from the side at a right angle, straight valves when the pipe rises directly behind a bottom-entry radiator, and corner valves when the pipe comes from a floor position at the corner. Twin inlet valves are for radiators or towel rails with two close bottom connections, many bathroom towel rails that have side-by-side inlets; the range includes twin inlet thermostatic angled and straight options. Check how your existing pipework approaches the radiator and match the valve configuration to that orientation for a neat, leak-free connection.

Yes, the vast majority of Solaro valves included in our range are 15mm, which is the standard size for most UK central heating pipework. If your pipes are the usual 15mm copper or plastic, these valves will be compatible; the products in our range show many "Solaro 15mm" products in various styles and finishes. If you have an unusual pipe size, you will need an adaptor, but for typical radiators and towel rails 15mm valves are the correct choice.

For a period or traditional look, brushed brass and the "traditional" styles work beautifully and mirror the vintage charm of classic radiators; Solaro offers Brushed Brass and Traditional Angled sets for that reason. For contemporary schemes, chrome, matt black, matt anthracite or gloss white pair well with sleek radiators and designer styles, and you'll find many "Designer" thermostatic options in those finishes. These finishes are described as high quality and durable; chrome and matt finishes are available across multiple valve types so you can match them to your radiator and bathroom fittings.

A lockshield is important for balancing your heating system and many Solaro products are sold as thermostatic valve and lockshield pairs, so you get control plus a balancing valve. Decorative sleeves hide the pipework where the valve meets the floor or wall and are often supplied with traditional angled sets to give a finished look. Matching the finish creates a cohesive appearance, but you can also combine a chrome valve with a white lockshield where a two-tone look suits your room; the range even includes mixed options such as Chrome & White for that reason.