Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Richard wrote:

I understand radiator balancing to mean, with the TRV set to maximum,
closing the other valve to create a temperature differential of some
suitable value between inlet and outlet.


Is it necessary/advisable/prudent/worthwhile to do so? What is the
'suitable' value for the differential?


You'll find all these answers in the FAQ

Sorry Dave


Where do I get suitable clip on thermometers, and what are they called?


You might consider an IR type - useful for other things too.

Yep, been looking at the one from Maplin. But £40-odd quid . . .
might take a bit of convincing of SWMBO!