potterton 3 way valve

[big-all]

is there a standard pattern for 3 way valves in other words would the solenoid\electrical bit from this
http://www.toolstation.com/search.html?searchstr=60151
fit on the pipework bit of a potterton msv322 3 way valve
or this one http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/searchresults.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8& amp;q=&n=53314&pn=1&pd=1&pi=1&cn=1&cd=1&x=0&y=0
if not are the ports a simmilar spacing appart[will the tool station valve fit in with minimum tweaking of the pipework ] cheers


or would a replacement potterton electrical bit be cheaper or easier

 

[kevplumb]

the valve centres are all similar the problem is the threads on the nuts

you might be able to get a replacment actuator

chris r is the man for this when he comes on line

hope this helps all

 

[big-all]

cheers kevplumb i suppose the obvious solution is a new actuator as replacing the whole thing may include getting his feet wet [my freind]

 

[oilman]

Toolstation don't say who made their valve, but, after me

"If-you've-got-a-Pot-ter-ton, you-can-fit-a-Myson"

Again?


Myson heads fit.

 

[ChrisR]

Yes I have potty/myson actuators for those. email me? Go up a level and click on my name.

 

[big-all]

cheerrs men will get back in amin

 

[big-all]

Yes I have potty/myson actuators for those. email me? Go up a level and click on my name.

heeelllooo chrisR
sorry didnt get back sooner my freind graham has popped in he is interested in how much a suitable actuator would be i tried to find your email address but when i placed the mouse poiter over your name i got nowt[probably dooing it wrong then]

 

[ChrisR]

'bout half price usually but you'd have to wait cos I'm away for a week. Sun and sand and all that. Boring I know. Also boring is that we aren't supposed to put our email addresses on this page how daft. Click on "plumbing and heating" and find my name somewhere and click on it and you'll see my profile. Maybe it'll deflect big brother for a while.


mod wrong ! e mail removed

 

[MANDATE]

Myson actuator 322 with 2 indicator lights £38.50 approx. Parts Center

 

[big-all]

thank you very much for your answer mandate

 

[softlad1971]

There are only two things that go wrong on the electric side. The syncro motors go, or the micro switches go dirty. Both are cheaper than replacing a funny spaced valve.

 

[big-all]

thanks for your answers softlad1971

 

[MANDATE]

I agree with softlad, but the micro switches can't be cleaned in situ, they need to be removed after de-soldering. Also I don't think you can obtain replacement micro switches. Motors, Yes about £16 to £20

 

[softlad1971]

You can get the micro switches from CPC. Try www.cpc.co.uk. Also I think even screwfix do the motor for about £8.