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2 port and 3 Port Mid Position Valve

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:27 pm
by geordieblue
can someone please explain the difference and the purpose of the two above valves. please use layman terms as not a plumber. thanks for your time.

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:25 pm
by nitro23456
your 3 port valve switches between hot water only, central heating only and both at the same time according to where heat is needed - motorised valves do this automatically.

2 port valves offer only two options.

Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:41 pm
by geordieblue
thanks nitro 23456. are you a qualified plumber? if so is it ok to ask other questiond to you direct? i`am studying to be a plumber on one of those home courses and it would be nice to speak to someone who answers in plain english!

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:28 am
by nitro23456
just a DIYer mate, sorry.... I think there are a couple on here though.

Im actually a scientist!

Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:51 pm
by Skids
Hi geordieblue

Goggle ~ y plan heating and have a look at some of the links

too much info to put it here for you

Regards

Skids

Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:01 pm
by geordieblue
cheers skid. thanks