{"product_id":"kartell-k-vit-times-cross-head-manual-radiator-valves-pair-chrome","title":"Kartell K-VIT Times Cross Head Manual Radiator Valves (Pair) – Chrome (Straight or Angled)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKartell K-VIT Times Cross Head Manual Radiator Valves (Pair) – Chrome (Straight or Angled)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome radiator valves with a classic cross-top head – from Kartell’s Times range. A crisp, slimline take on the traditional cross head that works with both period-style and modern radiators and towel rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are \u003cstrong\u003emanual\u003c\/strong\u003e valves: you turn the head by hand to open or close the radiator, rather than the valve controlling the room temperature for you. They come as a \u003cstrong\u003epair\u003c\/strong\u003e – one valve to turn the radiator on and off, and a matching lockshield valve for the other end, which your plumber sets once to balance the heating system. Manual valves are a simple, good-looking choice for towel rails and radiators where you don’t need automatic temperature control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the type that suits your pipework from the dropdown – straight or angled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich type do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at where your pipes come from and where they go into the radiator or towel rail:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight\u003c\/strong\u003e – for pipes that come up through the floor and go straight into a radiator or towel rail whose connections point downwards, with no change of direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAngled\u003c\/strong\u003e – the most popular choice. Use it where the pipe comes up out of the floor (or out of the wall) and needs to turn through 90° to go into the side of the radiator or towel rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdering the wrong type is an easy mistake to make, so it’s worth a quick look behind the radiator before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes, codes and barcodes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize (approx.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode (EAN)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCROSS-STR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80.6mm tall, 85.4mm long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5055681406295\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCROSS-ANG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101.5mm tall, 53.5mm pipe to radiator connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5055681406301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valves are for standard UK 15mm pipework and connect to the radiator or towel rail with a standard ½” BSP fitting. Fitting means draining down or isolating the heating system, so we recommend using a plumber or heating engineer. Protect the finish while tightening the nuts (a couple of layers of cloth or paper between the spanner and the nut helps) and don’t over-tighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking after the finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft, damp cloth and dry. Avoid abrasive pads, bleach and strong cleaning sprays, which can damage the polished chrome finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual radiator valves (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight or Angled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiator connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½” BSP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kartelluk-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/erp_kartelluk_onmicrosoft_com\/IQDyTir5i8ltQK4Qko_5-CtIASyAtJ_PRww_zpuyMY-6vJw?download=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKartell data sheet – Straight (CROSS-STR)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kartelluk-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/erp_kartelluk_onmicrosoft_com\/IQDZyQh16NzmRIBRuyrUwVitAef_2pwVzX1p6t5NeKnQEFw?download=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKartell data sheet – Angled (CROSS-ANG)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Kartell","offers":[{"title":"Straight","offer_id":57532537962822,"sku":"CROSS-STR","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Angled","offer_id":57532537995590,"sku":"CROSS-ANG","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7273\/6838\/files\/CROSS-STR.jpg?v=1791297777","url":"https:\/\/www.keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/kartell-k-vit-times-cross-head-manual-radiator-valves-pair-chrome","provider":"Key West Bathrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}