3 port valve leaking. Fix or replace?

[nmg196]

Hi,

My central heating's 3 port valve is dripping a small amount of water. Is there a way of fixing these or do I need drain the system and replace it?

Thanks,

Nick....

 

[oilman]

Replace it.

 

[Softus]

I concur.

 

[nmg196]

OK... Can any plumbers who've installed lots of these recommend any reliable makes? The easiest to find seem to be Honeywell, but my current one is a an ACL Drayton and I was hoping to find the same one so I end up with a spare head. However I'm not sure mine is still available.

 

[chrishutt]

ACL Drayton are widely available, and cheaper than Honeywell (put possibly not as good - more prone to leak perhaps). The head you have will not necessarily fit a new valve body. You might want to consider a much cheaper Orkli valve from BES.

 

[Softus]

I only stock Honeywell, and only fit Honeywell unless there's a particularly good reason for replacing like with like.