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Lol.. Might have to give that a go but I'm in London and I don't think he's close by. Plus he'll probably charge me double for asking foolish questions.

Thanks for the info and tips, glad to hear it's not an impossible task for a beginner. Is the "unscrewing/disconnect old/connect new/screw on" similar to changing a door handle, or door lock (which I've done many times before). I mean it's basically, removing a part and attaching a new part in...

See that's what I was thinking looking at the DV earlier but I'm not sure if you're being serious? Is it really unscrew, disconnect old, connect new, screw on? Main concern is managing the flow of water from the disconnected valve?

Cheers for the info, I might very well have to go the plumber route but you got me wondering how would a plumber prevent water getting into the diverter motor? I mean there must be a sure-fire technique to prevent the boiler from flooding? I think you're assuming that I'd make some sort of...

Lol.. What's your view on the diverter valve replacement procedure on this boiler? Do you reckon a novice could do it? Not expecting to be an expert plumber overnight, just wondering about this specific procedure.

Lol.. Great idea but can it be done?

That's a shame, it'd be useful to learn a new skill like plumbing, electronics or a new language. Sounds like it's not worth the investment afterall for the plumbing course then.

If I take a plumbing crash course online would it be easy to change? I saw one for the same cost as the repair and it's crossed my mind in the past that I'd like to learn plumbing skills at some point. Maybe it's a sign.

Fair enough, it's not the best idea I admit and thanks for your concern. But in terms of the procedure, if there was an instructional video out there - would the procedure be pretty straightforward for a novice to follow or would it be prohibitively complicated, requiring specific technical...

Do you think it's a job too difficult for a novice to attempt? I do DIY but never did anything plumbing related other than fit a kitchen counter and sink over existing plumbing (assisting a builder). I'm just wondering if it boils down to a case of unscrew, disconnect old, connect new, screw...

Just the expense. Business has been slow the last few months. Wondering if I can delay until things pick up.

Wonder if someone might answer couple of my original questions: Is it OK for me to continue using the boiler while the DV is still leaking? Or is it risky? I did ask the plumber this over the phone before and he said it should be ok because it's not a gas problem. He even implied that it would...

Lol.. I see what you mean. I can guarantee it won't be the last silly question I ask though.

So if the DV is repaired tomorrow and the leak is stopped. How long before system contamination causes the problem to reoccur?

Fair enough, that's a possibility I guess. But again, it'd be up to me to instruct what I want done, even in light of any further suggestions the plumber makes, wouldn't it? If you buy a single cheeseburger at McDonalds but nothing else and they try to give you a cheeseburger meal (with fries...

It's a bit different because I've already determined that it's the DV. I've seen it leaking with my own eyes after opening up the boiler. And the boiler still works, it still heats water and functions. So once the DV is replaced, the leak will stop and the boiler should still function OK...

Thanks for the info. I wasn't actually surprised at the mark up, I figured plumbers would mark up the prices of parts in a similar way to any retail business. It's just the total £250 cost seems a high price to pay.

That is one of my main concerns, the electrical fuse box and all sorts of wiring is directly under the boiler! Some water was actually starting to get onto the fuse box already. Since I've drained water out of the base of the boiler (soaked it up with two dishcloths) 3 hours ago it hasn't...

Thanks for the link, that does look very similar to the one in there, maybe some minor cosmetic differences. Shape-wise it's pretty spot on I think. Wish I knew how to change it though. By the way, the leak is coming from the bottom of that large black knob bit towards the front. Where the blue...

Disclaimer: I am a complete novice. Water started leaking from underneath the boiler, a slow drip from the right hand side. I did some research and pinpointed that it might be the diverter valve causing the problem. I've ripped off the cover and lo and behold, the diverter valve is the...