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  1. Robert Tyrrell

    Replacement diverter valve

    I know that everyone is likely to be really busy but if anyone has a suggestion that might help my customer, I'd appreciate it. The problem is this: My customer has an old Worcester Heatslave 20/25 and the diverter valve has packed up this morning causing the bier to overheat. I have tried...
  2. O

    Shower/Mixer tap diverter valve issue.

    Hi, Can someone advise me please. On this mixer tap, when it runs the bath taps, all is fine, when the handle is switched to shower, it spurts slightly from the diverter valve. I've taken the handle off, as per photo....is this a simple case of, removing the valve somehow and replacing a...
  3. phil hair

    vaillant ecotec pro 28 diverter valve

    hi, does anybody know if i have to replace the whole cartridge or just change the o'rings on the original cartridge for the vaillant ecotec pro 28. if i can get away with the o'rings do you know what size they are? many thanks............phil
  4. A

    Ideal isar HE30 boiler leaking from the diverter valve manifold

    Hi all i have the above boiler thats now in its 14th year of service .Now i know these things dont have a good reputation but i have to say this one has been relatively trouble free till now .Only last week i noticed a steady drip and after a little exploration i worked out its coming from the...
    • anthony
    • Thread
    • boiler diverter diverter valve he30 ideal isar leaking manifold oil valve
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  5. M

    ACL Drayton A679B316-52L0 diverter valve

    I have an old heatslave boiler and the diverter valve gears have worn away. I want to replace it before I replace my boiler in the summer. Been told by local merchant that my model, A679B316-52L0 is dicountinued. I looked at another Drayton diverter valve and the connections are male not female...
  6. R

    Honeywell two way diverter valve problem

    Amateur - please go easy with me!!! I am after some advice please. For some time I have been having a problem with my central heating system (unvented) and have now narrowed it down to the diverter valve. Quite often if my hot water is switched on and heating switched off my radiators are hot...
  7. A

    Valiant turbomax 824 no hot water possible diverter valve

    Hi I have a valiant turbomax 824e that is not producing hot water for the taps. The central heating works fine, but if I have the CH on or off the hot water doesn't work reliably. It will sometimes fire up and produce some hot water for about 10/20 seconds but very rarely does really hot come...
  8. S

    Baxi 105e instant diverter valve

    Hi gang. Is anyone familiar with these boilers? I have attended a job where there is no HOT water. The micro switch that is attached to the top part of the diverter valve is working, but the pin is not coming forward when a hot tap is opened. I changed the diaphragm but the old one...
  9. T

    glow worm betacom 30 diverter valve

    Got one of these with ch water tracing up the flow when the hw is in use, Iam I right in thinking changing the diaphragm on the diverter valve will solve this? or will the whole valve need to be replaced? thanks in advance guys & bah-humbug
  10. W

    No problem with diverter valve after 25 years of use.

    got called to to look at problem with an elderly ladies heating system. i initially (after phone conversation) thought it was either pump or diverter valve. well i got to property only to find it was neither. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the old stuff still works well.
  11. A

    Leak diverter valve Solaris

    Hi, likely diagnosis would be appreciated . solaris boiler has shut down with no display on lcd. The diverter valve is leaking slowly from base The water has dripped through vent in base of boiler case and doesn't seem to leaked onto any other components. the leaking water is very gritty. I...
  12. M

    Problem with thermostat, diverter valve or something else?

    Hi all, Hoping you can help me. We have today had an issue with our central heating. Both central heating and hot water were working fine yesterday, but today went to turn the central heating on and...nothing. When we turn the hot water on, on the other hand, boiler turns on, heats up and hey...
  13. jaydebruyne

    Bath/Shower diverter valve

    Went to go change a diverter valve on Thursday. What was ordered was a single inlet/2 outlet valve. What was in there already was a 2 inlet/2 outlet valve non thermostatic (below). I advised the wrong part was ordered and to order the correct valve. My question is this: could I have modified...
  14. B

    Diverter Valve

    Got a leak from the top of the diveter valve purchased a new one noticed it didn't come with a new washer so the plumber used the one already there after fitting leak even worse do you think it's the washer or maybe the pipe going in is warped i have to purchases a new washer from somewhere...
  15. B

    Hot water but no heating after fitting new diverter valve

    Hi...... Please can anyone help...? I have a conventional boiler system and my honey well diverter valve stopped working so I was getting heating and hot water at the same time. I drained heating system down and changed the diverter valve for a Drayton brand new one. When using the control...
    • bengeary
    • Thread
    • after boiler central heating system diverter diverter valve fitting hot hot water no heating valve water
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  16. P

    Vaillant Turbomax diverter valve.

    Is there a special way of getting the actuator push rod to connect with the diverter valve spindle. I recently replace a diverter valve which came as 2 seperate parts, it took me over an hour to get the push rod to capture the spindle on the diverter body. The valve just kept getting stuck in...
  17. A

    Heatslave 26/32 Sticking diverter valve?

    My boiler stops sending hot water to the taps and CH when hot, even with cold rads and the hot tap open. The pump gets very hot and there is a loud clicking noise from that area. There is also water drip from a serrated bolt in what looks like a pressure release valve (pmax 4bar) just above...
    • AIJ
    • Thread
    • boiler diverter diverter valve heatslave plumber problem sticking valve water
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  18. N

    Faulty diverter valve

    Hi there, please can anyone help me with 2 things: 1. should a faulty diverter valve have been picked up during our boiler service (Worcester boiler) as it wasn't. 2. The valve has now been replaced but we are still experiencing problems with water running cold from the taps and the plumber...
  19. A

    Vokera Maxin 28e Diverter valve Leak?

    Hi, I think this might be a diverter valve leak? it drips at about 10 drips per minute and seems to intensify when the taps in the house are turned on. I tried screwing the bolt in but it didn't work. the hole that the bolt goes into seems to be corroded/green coloured? does anyone have any...
    • aidanquigley
    • Thread
    • about attach diverter diverter valve drips leak seems valve vokera
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  20. A

    Vaillant diverter valve

    Alright lads. Vaillant Turbomax 828-E. Before I end up with no hot water and heating when I start taking my boiler apart, is the valve serviceable or do I just get a new one? :-) Cheers.
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