NOISE form 3 way diverter

[efiste2]

For a couple off days, we have been hearing a couple of very loud clunks coming form the boiler area, so last night i had a quick look and think that i have found the problem, It seems to be coming from the three way diverter valve, thats positioned under the boiler, and only when the HW is turned OFF. I will be calling the plumber that fitted it last year to take a look, but if you chaos have any ideas that would be great.............. the unit is a HONEYWELL SUNDIAL Y PLAN 3 position diverter valve, and i will put the pics up as soon as i can get onto the photbucket site and post em!!!!

 

[efiste2]

Pics of the offending item........

There is also a small lever underneath on the same side as the flex inlet, what does it do ?

 

[Al-Glasgow]

Your plumber might be able to replace the head of the unit (the electric part), it sounds like knackered motor/cogs.

Al

 

[efiste2]

the noise is best described as two big clunks, and it rattles the pipework well too........thanks

 

[ollski]

Swollen ball syndrome

 

[Al-Glasgow]

reading thru your post again, is the pipework clipped and secure ?.

I think this is a common problem to the V4073 honeywell valve, but I may be wrong.

Al

 

[efiste2]

pipe work is secrue, and there is little movement, or potential to rattle against walls or other pipes etc etc,

 

[efiste2]

Plumber is coming next week, to sort it,How long would you proffesional chaps on here take to swap the head, or valve or both.............and also i have asked him to price up and get the info on a MAGNACLEAN. He has heard of them but never fitted one, are there any hints or tips that i can pass on about fitting them..............

 

[nickso]

it comes with instructions and should be bread and butter for anyone worth their salt.

 

[efiste2]

hes a good plumber as far as i can tell, and he mad a great job off our new boiler install, so i dont have any doubts, he will sort it , thanks mate