Baxi 105e Instant - Noisy Diverter Valve Operating Head

darius217 · 11 Nov 2004

Diverter valve operating head makes a vibrating noise when on CH mode. Is ok from cold, but noise appears after a few minutes of system warming up. If you press lightly on the top of the diverter head the noise quietens down. Anyone know of a cure other than replacing the operating head.
Also by restricting either the flow or returns from the boiler by closing valves slightly, stops the noise altogether.
Thanks

Baxi-Remeha · 11 Nov 2004

its not the operating head thats causing the noise, its the o-ring inside the valve. you need to get the valve changed, these can be quite tricky, and i wouldnt recomend you do it your self.

closing the valves could cause you to overheat the boiler as it restricts the flow of water through the heat exchanger.

if boiler is still in warranty phone heateam ( www.heateam.co.uk ) they are the service devision of potterton, if your boiler is just out of warranty, they might still take it on.

if not, heateam charge about 170 quid.......

ChrisR · 11 Nov 2004

I've heard of noises coming from these many times but never come across one. Jason has the design changed or is it just so much effort that you might as well change the whole valve, or...?

Baxi-Remeha · 11 Nov 2004

chrisr

105's had a problem where the divertor valves had an o-ring in which was prone to swelling, causing a screeching sound, this can also be caused by dirt, but normaly its the o-ring.

the new divertor valves have a new type of o-ring.

it is possible to change the ring itself, but have never changed one, have always changed the valve as customers pay a set repair charge, and dont pay for parts and labour...so its cheaper from a company point of view to just replace the valve.

its one of those jobs you always cop for on a friday at 4 oclock..........

ChrisR · 11 Nov 2004

Thanks m8, I'll get myself a spare then.
I see the non Instant is a different part no for the diverter. Does that have the same trubble?

namsag · 11 Nov 2004

jason do you work for baxi jf so just want to pick your brains

ChrisR · 12 Nov 2004

Join the club!

Baxi-Remeha · 12 Nov 2004

work for heateam, (you know, the one all you installers love)

am still quite new to this game though, but fire away with you questions.......

ChrisR · 12 Nov 2004

Well the first one's there, do the non "Instant" combis suffer with the same noises - I not the DV is a different part no. ?

Baxi-Remeha · 12 Nov 2004

yes, they have different divertor valves, the instant, is a bit more difficult to change, as you have to drain the store..

normaly its a screeching sound, but somtimes its a sort of squeek when you turn off the dhw tap.

sie1uk · 24 Oct 2009

Can some one tell me how to drain the store ? and what parts are required to sort the exact problem ? i hear that you can get an 'o' ring for it rather than renewing ?#

pictures would be helpfull ! if available

cheers
sie

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Baxi 105e Instant - Noisy Diverter Valve Operating Head

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