Twistease

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Twistease
A solution for stiff radiator valves

• Aims
• The purpose of this system is to allow elderly
  and other less able individuals the ability to
  change the temperature on their thermostatic
  radiator valve with less effort
• Allows operation of valve without bending down
• Operation of valve requires less input force
• Allows operation of valve without risk of injury

• Advantages
• User
• Sturdy and durable
• Will work on most radiators fitted with
  thermostatic valves
• Will work in confined spaces, only 90 degrees of
  motion required
• Lightweight
• Operable with one hand
• Only Necessary to have one shaft and handle for
  every four or so valve
• attachments
• Installer
• Easy to Install and assemble as no specialist
  tools are required
• No need to service
• Detachable and re-attachable for servicing of the
  radiator
• Manufacturer
• Few parts require manufacturing
• Low cost due to few parts and number of bought
  in components
• Simple manufacturing techniques
• Simple assembly

Materials Shaft Material Al-Cu Alloy (BS Al
2014-TF) Grip Material Rubber All other
Components Mild Steel
Details Gross Mass 3 kg Handle Shaft 2
kg Folded Length 0.48m Open Length 0.67m
A.J. Stock M.L. Bates