honeywell diverter valve 4073

[chalky9]

Hi , I Find my Honywell diveter valve v 4073 are only lasting 3-4 years each time the head locks up.
I only fit the compleat valve and have it down to a fine art fitting fitting it ( I am a mecanical fitter ), but I find the price of the honeywell valve a silly price.
So I asking you guys are the generic valves worth considering , they are a third cheaper and if they last a 3 years I'm in pocket.
Look forward to your comments,

 

[fixitflav]

Hi , I Find my Honywell diveter valve v 4073 are only lasting 3-4 years each time the head locks up.
I only fit the compleat valve and have it down to a fine art fitting fitting it ( I am a mecanical fitter ), but I find the price of the honeywell valve a silly price.
So I asking you guys are the generic valves worth considering , they are a third cheaper and if they last a 3 years I'm in pocket.
Look forward to your comments,

Not sure why you would fit a complete valve, when it's cheaper to just change the head, and no need to drain the system.
Have you considered changing to a V4044 (non-midposition) head and convert to W-plan? I don't know whether 3 years is typical life of a V4073, but my V4044 is getting on for 20 years and still OK. V4044 is simpler, cheaper and likely more reliable. I doubt if you'd know the difference in system performance. And if you go for weather compensation at some point it must have an either/or valve.

 

[CBW]

Honeywell have nosedived in quality in recent years. Agree with @fixitflav, just change the powerhead. Have you considered changing to an S plan (x2 motorised valves)?

 

[chalky9]

Hi Thanks for your reply. I would keep it as a Y plan as I Can change the whole unit in about 20 mins.
I just don't like waisting money on parts that are not up to the job.

 

[ianmcd]

does it sometimes make a clicking noise ?

 

[chalky9]

Hi, The valve is in the loft , I only know when it as failed by feeling the hot water flow pipe .

 

[DP]

Next time change the motor instead of the valve or the head if no heating when CH only is selected

 

[chalky9]

Do you think the generic branded heads will serve as well as Honeywell,
If so, is there a good brand to go for ?

 

[DP]

Do you think the generic branded heads will serve as well as Honeywell,
If so, is there a good brand to go for ?

Syncron motor will be WAY cheaper.
I assume you checked the motor was getting 250 volts and not turning

 

[chalky9]

Hi, I' not after a cheap fix , I want the job properly all I want to know is ,are the cheaper brands OK to use ?

 

[DP]

Hi, I' not after a cheap fix , I want the job properly all I want to know is ,are the cheaper brands OK to use ?

It is NOT a cheap fix, it is a CORRECT procedure. Knock yourself out, change the whole valve.
I having been repairing motorised valves LONG before I started posting here. If my free and correct easy fix is too cheap, no fear, carry on regardless.

 

[DP]

Hi, I' not after a cheap fix , I want the job properly all I want to know is ,are the cheaper brands OK to use ?

Why then are you looking for a cheaper valve??

 

[chalky9]

I have all ways used Honeywell valves , but in the last 5 years I have replaced the valve twice,
The price of these honeywell valves are now a silly price and not worth it.
So if I buy a cheap brand and it only last 2-3 years I am quids in.

 

[DP]

Voice of experience means zilch.

Do what you want. Not my problem nor will I lose sleep over it