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Rads heating but water is not.

  • 30-03-2015 2:26am
    #1
    magentis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭


    I think i have a stuck valve?
    I have a gas boiler and 2 heating zones.
    In the hot press i have 2 electric valves close together near the bottom of the cylinder and another one near the top of the cylinder,if this one is stuck would it cause the water not to heat?Im thinking of removing the valve motor and turning the shaft manually.I know i need a plumber but it will have to wait til payday!


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  • #2
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    Open the hw valve manually to allow the cylinder to heat, temporary solution.


  • #3
    magentis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭magentis


    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    Open the hw valve manually to allow the cylinder to heat, temporary solution.

    Thanks for the reply.
    That would be the one near the top of the cylinder?
    Im thinking the two close together ones are probably connected to the room stats?

    Would it usually be the motor just gives up or does the mechanical part seize in them?


  • #4
    magentis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭magentis


    The valve has a black slide switch on it with auto and manual on it.Its currently set to auto.Im wondering does it have 3 positions like auto-closed-open. or would i be better off screwing off the motor and turning the shaft by hand?


  • #5
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    magentis wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply.
    That would be the one near the top of the cylinder?
    Im thinking the two close together ones are probably connected to the room stats?

    Yes and yes as im a gambler.
    Would it usually be the motor just gives up or does the mechanical part seize in them

    It could be a tank stat problem if fitted, time clock may be to blame. More than likely the mv is at fault.


  • #6
    magentis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭magentis


    Yes there is a tank stat fitted.
    Shows my ignorance,i thought that was for the immersion side of things!
    I think its set around 50c would that be right?My 6 year old may well have been at it!
    The time clock was replaced in november because the timer gave up the ghost.


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  • #7
    rightjob!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭rightjob!


    magentis wrote: »
    Yes there is a tank stat fitted.
    Shows my ignorance,i thought that was for the immersion side of things!
    I think its set around 50c would that be right?My 6 year old may well have been at it!
    The time clock was replaced in november because the timer gave up the ghost.

    take a picture of your hotpress and post the photos here if you cant find the valve.


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