Drayton zone valve actuator za5 problems. Replacing the actuator often resolves the issue.
Drayton zone valve actuator za5 problems Are you a professional heating installer?Join The Jan 12, 2013 · I've had this problem with two consecutive Drayton 2-port zone valves. Mar 2, 2024 · I have a problem with Drayton actuator controlling the valve for the central heating. Jun 7, 2020 · Afternoon, First post on here but you all seem like a really helpful bunch, hoping to find the problem with my valve. With the heating "on" the actuator tries to open the valve, but when open it immediately snaps back to the closed position. However, the new one (779-2) does have a replaceable actuator. All good (I think). If your valve is sticking it's more likley the actual brass valve that's more likley stiff/seizing. Dec 7, 2012 · The A - B on the side of the actuator is not a lever it's just a indicator of the position of the valve, The lever that is for manually opening the valve is the one on the end of the actuator. The device Drayton Training Manager James guides you through the testing of Drayton actuator heads to diagnose issues. i am able to Jan 4, 2010 · Ok, My issue is that the Drayton ZA5 port on the central heating circuit does not shut off , either when the correct temp has been reached on the wall thermostat or if I manually switch the heating off from the programmer. . When called for heating there is no movement in the motor, we put in a new one just incase and still nothing. All of my radiators are constantly on despite my thermostat being turned down and heating switched off. What actually happens is that the valve makes a very loud clanking Mar 19, 2009 · its a drayton ZA5 zone valve it only has two positions A,B mid position valve has three positions W,M,H. Inspect the actuator’s wiring and ensure the control panel signals correctly. Replacing the actuator often resolves the issue. The boiler turns off but the pipes are hot and the water is gushing around the system. It's a white box inside one of our un-used storage cupboards that says it's a Drayton Zone Valve ZA5 Actuator. Manually locking the actuator resets the system temporarily. hi guys looking for some technical advice just replaced a drayton ZA5 actuator valve head as when the customer was putting the hot water on they were getting heating aswell the problem ive found is that the valve stays open constantly, when power is cut to the system it closes but when i switch the power back on it opens and doesnt shut so it allows hot water to flow to the heating aswell as There is an occasional requirement for diverter valves with auxiliary switch, this is met by the Drayton ZA5/679-3 22mm model. Very strange question. The switch is rated 3 (1)A 230V AC resistive and is of the SPST type. Jan 12, 2023 · I removed the Drayton Actuator and the connected 2 port valve has a flattened spigot protruding from the valve body (see photo) which I assume must match up to the corresponding slot in the Actuator. Central Heating System Circuit - Drayton Actuator feels different. I've taken the actuator off the valve and it continues to do this. I looked at the bottom of Jul 25, 2015 · Hi, How does the Drayton Zone Actuator ZA5 valve spigot feel when turned manually / by hand please? Does each end of travel finish with a definite stop, or is it spongey / does it spring back slightly please? I'm talking about the valve itself here, NOT the actuator and electronics that snaps onto the valve body. Regularly test actuator movement and clean Feb 21, 2021 · Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems - Thermostat and New Valve Actuator - reverse problem - Hi, I have just installed a new Drayton zone replacement valve , model ZA5. The first one lasted about 12 years, and yes, I did have to replace the whole unit, even though the valve itself was still perfectly serviceable, because the actuator was not replaceable. Dec 27, 2011 · Hi, Please can anyone advise me on a problem I have with my heating. I've read quite a few threads on this forum and think it could be a problem with a Drayton ZA5 zone valve actuator in my Jun 21, 2011 · I noted down the make of Zone valve (Drayton ZA5) and all of a sudden I found quite a few posts online that seemed to suggest that with this type of actuator - it's simply a matter of flicking a lock and a button and off it comes. Feb 25, 2008 · Hi I have a zone value actuator that will not stay in the open position. If it switches on but not off, the internal motor or switch contacts may be faulty. Basically it wouldn't move when the heating was switched off/on. Nov 21, 2008 · Hi, I have a Drayton Lifestyle 2-Port Motorised valve which has a habit of sticking on, i have had the snap on Actuator replaced twice in 2 years and now 6 months later its doing it again. I have replaced this 3 times since January and it ends up with the actuator burning out and smoking when power is applied to it. I diagnosed a problem with the motorised control valve/actuator. I've measured the voltage across the points powering the motor Jul 18, 2020 · Hi, So for the past week we've been hearing this loud constant clicking/motor-like noise throughout the house, and I've managed to track down the cause of said noise. Jan 14, 2024 · There are 2 actuator valves, and I believe the newer Drayton ZA5 is the one controlling heating for downstairs. The This Drayton valve actuator was shorting internally and sending a live feed to the pump and boiler causing a "Dry Fire" fault. Just had this one replaced 6 days ago and it looks to be doing the same. 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