Angled Radiator Valves
Angled radiator valves are the most widely specified valve type in UK bathroom installations — designed for the situation where pipework rises vertically from the floor and needs to turn 90 degrees to connect to the bottom inlet of a towel rail or bathroom radiator. Available in manual and thermostatic configurations across chrome, matt black and brushed finishes, our angled valve range covers the connections most commonly needed for standard UK bathroom heating installations. Browse below.
Why Angled Radiator Valves Are Most Common in Bathrooms
In most UK bathrooms, the supply pipes for towel rails and radiators emerge from the floor directly below the radiator — meaning the pipe needs to turn through 90 degrees to connect to the bottom inlet of the radiator body. Angled radiator valves make this turn cleanly and neatly, with the inlet pointing downward toward the floor pipe and the outlet pointing horizontally into the radiator. This is the most practical and most widely used valve configuration for bathroom towel radiator installations across the UK.
Manual vs Thermostatic Angled Radiator Valves
Manual angled valves are adjusted by hand each time you want to change the heat output — simple, reliable and the most budget-accessible option. Thermostatic angled valves (TRVs) automatically sense the room temperature and adjust the water flow to maintain a consistent level of warmth — saving energy and removing the need for manual adjustment. For bathrooms, a thermostatic angled valve is generally the better long-term choice, particularly if the bathroom is not in constant use and you want the heating to regulate itself efficiently.
Getting the Finish Right
Angled radiator valves are visible at the base of the radiator and their finish is an important part of how the overall installation looks. Chrome angled valves are the most universally compatible finish — suitable alongside most chrome and white radiators. Matt black angled valves are the right choice for black and anthracite bathroom radiators in contemporary schemes. Always buy both valves in the same finish for a consistent result — one at each inlet of the radiator.