I have had the usual problem of the radiators getting warm when HW is on.
I have read other posts on this forum including the FAQ: Mid-position valve working and Diagnostics.
I have removed the actuator from the valve but I have not yet disconnected it. I am a bit reluctant to do this because all the electrics in the airing cupboard have been connected to a 8cm square electrical outlet. I doubt very much the installer used a 10 way connector as recommended in the Sundial Y plan wiring diagram.
The valve can be turned with some resistance using pliers. I intend to lubricate it.
The motor doesn't seem to turn when I set the controller to either HW or HW +CH or HW. I assume it's dead.
Is it OK to continue to use the boiler for hot water only with the actuator removed and still connected?
If so which positions to I need to leave the motor and the valve in. I assume fully anti-clockwise but I would appreciate confirmation of this.
Is it better to disconnect the actuator while I order a new one?
Is WD40 a good choice of lubricant for the valve or do I need a more specialist lubricant?
I have read other posts on this forum including the FAQ: Mid-position valve working and Diagnostics.
I have removed the actuator from the valve but I have not yet disconnected it. I am a bit reluctant to do this because all the electrics in the airing cupboard have been connected to a 8cm square electrical outlet. I doubt very much the installer used a 10 way connector as recommended in the Sundial Y plan wiring diagram.
The valve can be turned with some resistance using pliers. I intend to lubricate it.
The motor doesn't seem to turn when I set the controller to either HW or HW +CH or HW. I assume it's dead.
Is it OK to continue to use the boiler for hot water only with the actuator removed and still connected?
If so which positions to I need to leave the motor and the valve in. I assume fully anti-clockwise but I would appreciate confirmation of this.
Is it better to disconnect the actuator while I order a new one?
Is WD40 a good choice of lubricant for the valve or do I need a more specialist lubricant?