I enjoy reading threads on this forum and have found it very useful for DIY.
I'd appreciate some help with a problem:
No CH at all. HW works fine when selected. I suspected the 3-way valve is at fault as I have checked other parts.
The valve is noisey and buzzing. I can not motor the valve electrically (using heating controls - although HW & CH LEDs are lit on actuator). I can not manually operate the valve either - it is restricted, before I reach the holding gate.
How do I find out whether this is an electrical problem or mechanical? (although I suspect mech)
If I remove the actuator will the valve leak water? Is it possible to exercise this valve by hand? How?
Will attempting to operate the actuator whilst it is removed cause further damage?
Thanks.
Fasil.