Can you make a video that goes in depth with s and y plan as well as the wiring, I struggle to understand switch live and how to wire. If you can assist this will help me with my course. Thank you
Thanks for taking the time too make these videos it really helps as im newly qualified and makes it easier when I can double check with a pro....thanks.
Excellent video again, especially as it helps us to understand the separate the electrical and water circuits and then their interdependence. The idea of making drawings and notes of the connections inside the box is good but these days most of us have a camera phone, so I recommend taking plenty of pictures too they make an excellent reference and reduce note-taking significantly. A picture after all, is "worth a thousand words" as my old geography teacher used to say :)
I love this guy, finally a plumber that knows how the electrical side works. this guy is the dog bollocks! i really love all your videos, its nice to know the other trades when you do your job in order to work together in harmony and give the customer a top job! keep up the great work m8
You say who would want to work with a nutcase, but I think you would be quite entertaining to work with, plus anyone who did work with you would learn a lot!!
Love video it so well explained . Maybe you can help with my question if the boiler has pump over run on a combi driving 2 two port values rads & underfloor heating and valves have just shut the pump in the boiler will not be able to pump the water.
@blueskysivas Me too, there seems to be a million and one things to learn and that's after a lengthy college course. I think good plumbers are completely under rated considering the amount of knowledge they have to learn. Most people have no idea about what is required to become good at this, if they did they would realise that a good honest plumber is worth every penny.
Great video as usual, I have an issue with an S Plan, just changed the HW zone valve having previously changed the pump a year ago. The HW Zone valve removed was a Satchwell which clearly had an historic slight leak, over the years corrosion set in so I cannot see the flow direction arrow on the old valve. So I pointed the flow at the lower cylinder junction 22mm which I think is right, but now the HW only gets warm, it used to get very hot because the old valve was stuck fully open, I need to clearly see a flow direction diagram, your video runs through it but as this is a 2007 Baxi install it appears somewhat different as it tees off between the two zone valves. After all that a full water flow direction video would be a great Idea - no-one has done one yet so it should get a few views :-)
Those kind of connecter blocks and boxes for this method of wiring are going out. New kind of connectors that are made by Wago which hold the wires with levers and save time using screw connectors
hi great video, on our system, the orange and grey wire aren't connected to anywhere, only earth, the neutral, i see there 3 blue wires connected together (one is from the valve motor), then the 3 of the earth wire (one is the motor wire) , and then i have two brown connected together, but of the 2 way valve the brown is connected alone in the terminal box, should this valve motor brown wire connected with the other two? any tips?
Great Video, 2 questions… 1. When balancing an s plan do you do the whole house as one or each zone separately? And 2. Should I adjust the gate valve on the back end of indirect cylinder to reduce the flow and slow the water.
jamief 1979 cheers for the videos m8 ive nearly finished my lvl2 in plumbing and heating and hopeing to do my lvl 3 and gas afterwards your videos r gd to understand keep up the gd work
I want to install zoned heating in my new home. I'm thinking Honeywell T6's in each room and 2 port valves to control the flow to convector radiators. Is this a good idea or should I be installing an underfloor heating style manifold?
Hi...I have a problem with Center 2 Port Motorised Valve 22mm I don't know if is a problem with the head or valve I changed just head ( not valve ) for new one and I found this problem. When I turned on the water for heating the Lever stay in position not moving( motor works ) but my central heating works as well even though it is turned off When I turned on central heating the Lever changes positions to the top ( I think this is like should be ? I have right or not?) The valve wasn't stiff I easy turned by my fingers Pls give me any advice's Thank You
I have just traced out my heating system in my new home (old 50s house) which is S plan. Runs of a Rayburn, pump, hot water tank but has no 2/3 port valves. It just tees off for rads and storage tank. Does this seem normal? Think it has a stat attached to the outlet Rayburn pipe to kill the pump on setpoint (75C)
I have a similar set up in airing cupboard. Can you advise plz .. programmer off for hot water but pump is on 24/7 and I get hot water . I think the 2 port valve is sticking, boiler clicks off and on all day. Should I get the valve changed ? Ta
Hi I got ufh and radiators. To seprate them I did put 2 port motorised valve for both. But question I would like to ask is, do we put any thing (valve etc) on return side ?
How does this factor in to zone valves on underfloor heating where the zone is still calling for heat but the underfloor circuit is self circulating due to be up to temp. Does that not cause pressure issues?
Hi buddy u nailed it awesome G.I have 6 zone's heating system and I wanna add 3port manifold for individuals room thermostat's with 2port zone valves have you got any plans for it please can you help me out ThnkuuM+P Builders contractor
Is there any advantage to using a fibre washer, over a rubber one? I've never been able to get fibre washers to seal properly. Do you have any videos on using them? I don't see any looking down the list, b
my central heating at the moment is split into 2 zones and to turn each zone off I manually go to boiler and turn a valve, works a treat but annoying. I happen to have an electric valve handy, do you think it would be possible to wire it up to the mains? I have a WiFi switch on the mains so the theory is I can turn power on and off to the valve?
Great video and channel. Could you explain what the pump overrun is please. The reason I ask is because I have had a new Worcester Bosch system boiler fitted and there are now strange hissing noises coming from the hot water cylinder when programmer switches off the boiler, or when the central heating thermostat switches off the boiler. It is as if the pump in the boiler is still on, but there is nowhere for the water to circulate (due to the valves on the S plan system being closed). The noises stop when the pump switches off after a couple of minutes.
hi.how do u rectify the problem like when switch on my heater or water near the tank but the boiler downstairs keep on turn on and off for 3 min off then on and off.so the water and heater is not working as it suppose to be..
I have a 2port salus faulty valve, plumber advised me to run without it for now and allow hot water to flow through so we can have the underfloor heating on, is this ok to do? will it cause any damage until I get a replacement? thanks
+112sharmans Shouldn't do, just turn boiler temp down. PP!
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I think I get it now. The cylinder could be full of cold water but it's cylinder stat wont kick the boiler , pump or motorised valve in to gear until the programmers hot is set to on manually or programmed to come on at a certain time. All in the correct circuitry of which I should understand a bit better now I hope.
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my central pressurised heating system was automatically working past few years.Now problems is that it is not working according to time programmer.fist both hot water and heating system are to be switched on manually and any one to be switched off ,other is tripped and started to working.could you give an advice on this problem at an earliest.
After some advise as I haven't a clue , would like your feedback as to which is the best way to create this heating&shot water system, thanks in advance, 4 zones, x2 heat up and down X1 underfloor heating and hot water zone. AJ
Hey James, when the valve micro switch fails to switch off (as it does frequently) when the valve closes, the burner is on constantly with both valves closed. Must a radiator be piped independently of valves to prevent an explosion?
Your explanations are so informative!My friend just fitted Honeywell 3 port mid pos valve.as the hot water was not being diverted. All is fine now except I get this whirring noise(from the Pump?) now and then. Whats the problem please
Hi mate I have hot water cylinder with 2 port valve it's gravity system. The hot water only come if I turn (heat/ hot water ) option in the programmer and when I put on (hot water only ) the boiler not firing. Plumber came and changed my programmer but the problem still same Any advice pls?
Great easy to follow video. I have an S plan system and have reason to think the synchron motor on one of the V4043H 1056 two port valves is not working properly (doesn't seem to switch the micro switch). So before investigating further I thought I'd replace it. Now the thing is I have a spare which I've had for quite some time (from previous house) - it has blue wires so suspect it's a genuine Honeywell, it's made in USA, and on its surface is stamped (in ink) Honeywell F5-9311. So what I'd like to know is if it would be compatible with my zone valve. Would it hurt to try? Perhaps all synchron motors are the same? I'd be grateful if you can advise. Thanks :)
Great videos. I have a 2 port and when it is activated for heating the switch WILL NOT stay in the manual position. Is this a microswitch thing? Can you replace just the switch as the unit is an old Honeywell so I can't just replace the head? Thanks.
Need help im an trainee electrician trying to help fix my dads simply but confusing hot wate cylinder thermostat that wired direct to a 2 port motorised valve the plan is when hot water tank reach heat that will power valve to provide more hot water to radiators please help can supply pictures
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Hi there, I'm a sparky. Have you ever come across systems with no port valve just a room thermostat, boiler, pump and cylinder stat? great vids by the way.
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To my mind, s plan is so much better than y plan, so this begs the question, why have a y plan system, when it's more complicated to diagnose faults, and more prone to problems?
Excuse my ignorance but why would the programmer be telling the cylinder it needs hot water. shouldn't only the cylinder know when it needs hot water. For example the way you explained it you said the programmer is telling the cylinder it needs hot water. Well what if the cylinder tells the programmer that it does'nt need hot water.
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Love your videos m8
Can you make a video that goes in depth with s and y plan as well as the wiring, I struggle to understand switch live and how to wire. If you can assist this will help me with my course. Thank you
Thanks for taking the time too make these videos it really helps as im newly qualified and makes it easier when I can double check with a pro....thanks.
Excellent video again, especially as it helps us to understand the separate the electrical and water circuits and then their interdependence.
The idea of making drawings and notes of the connections inside the box is good but these days most of us have a camera phone, so I recommend taking plenty of pictures too they make an excellent reference and reduce note-taking significantly. A picture after all, is "worth a thousand words" as my old geography teacher used to say :)
+Philip “Garry” Ball Good shout Phil and exactly what I do these days! PP!
I love this guy, finally a plumber that knows how the electrical side works.
this guy is the dog bollocks!
i really love all your videos, its nice to know the other trades when you do your job in order to work together in harmony and give the customer a top job!
keep up the great work m8
You say who would want to work with a nutcase, but I think you would be quite entertaining to work with, plus anyone who did work with you would learn a lot!!
Love video it so well explained . Maybe you can help with my question if the boiler has pump over run on a combi driving 2 two port values rads & underfloor heating and valves have just shut the pump in the boiler will not be able to pump the water.
@blueskysivas Me too, there seems to be a million and one things to learn and that's after a lengthy college course. I think good plumbers are completely under rated considering the amount of knowledge they have to learn. Most people have no idea about what is required to become good at this, if they did they would realise that a good honest plumber is worth every penny.
instead of writing down cable arrangements I normally just photograph them on my phone :) Great vid and well explained thank you
Great video as usual, I have an issue with an S Plan, just changed the HW zone valve having previously changed the pump a year ago. The HW Zone valve removed was a Satchwell which clearly had an historic slight leak, over the years corrosion set in so I cannot see the flow direction arrow on the old valve. So I pointed the flow at the lower cylinder junction 22mm which I think is right, but now the HW only gets warm, it used to get very hot because the old valve was stuck fully open, I need to clearly see a flow direction diagram, your video runs through it but as this is a 2007 Baxi install it appears somewhat different as it tees off between the two zone valves. After all that a full water flow direction video would be a great Idea - no-one has done one yet so it should get a few views :-)
Those kind of connecter blocks and boxes for this method of wiring are going out. New kind of connectors that are made by Wago which hold the wires with levers and save time using screw connectors
Thanks for another good video. Krikes, there are quite a few dodgy joints and leaks on that system.
hi great video, on our system, the orange and grey wire aren't connected to anywhere, only earth, the neutral, i see there 3 blue wires connected together (one is from the valve motor), then the 3 of the earth wire (one is the motor wire) , and then i have two brown connected together, but of the 2 way valve the brown is connected alone in the terminal box, should this valve motor brown wire connected with the other two? any tips?
Hi mate, the grey is constant live, the orang go's to boiler live, you show it the other way round on video.from Plumbing R&D and design TCC.
Great Video, 2 questions… 1. When balancing an s plan do you do the whole house as one or each zone separately? And 2. Should I adjust the gate valve on the back end of indirect cylinder to reduce the flow and slow the water.
jamief 1979 cheers for the videos m8 ive nearly finished my lvl2 in plumbing and heating and hopeing to do my lvl 3 and gas afterwards your videos r gd to understand keep up the gd work
Thanks great video, really help in understanding how the wiring operates the valves, boiler etc.
Can you please post a video explaining how to wire UFH that has different zones with an S plan that has radiator and cylinder zones. Thanks
I want to install zoned heating in my new home. I'm thinking Honeywell T6's in each room and 2 port valves to control the flow to convector radiators. Is this a good idea or should I be installing an underfloor heating style manifold?
Hi...I have a problem with Center 2 Port Motorised Valve 22mm I don't know if is a problem with the head or valve I changed just head ( not valve ) for new one and I found this problem.
When I turned on the water for heating the Lever stay in position not moving( motor works ) but my central heating works as well even though it is turned off
When I turned on central heating the Lever changes positions to the top ( I think this is like should be ? I have right or not?)
The valve wasn't stiff I easy turned by my fingers
Pls give me any advice's Thank You
I have just traced out my heating system in my new home (old 50s house) which is S plan. Runs of a Rayburn, pump, hot water tank but has no 2/3 port valves. It just tees off for rads and storage tank. Does this seem normal? Think it has a stat attached to the outlet Rayburn pipe to kill the pump on setpoint (75C)
I have a similar set up in airing cupboard. Can you advise plz .. programmer off for hot water but pump is on 24/7 and I get hot water . I think the 2 port valve is sticking, boiler clicks off and on all day. Should I get the valve changed ? Ta
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I got ufh and radiators. To seprate them I did put 2 port motorised valve for both. But question I would like to ask is, do we put any thing (valve etc) on return side ?
How does this factor in to zone valves on underfloor heating where the zone is still calling for heat but the underfloor circuit is self circulating due to be up to temp. Does that not cause pressure issues?
Great clear video, however I was wondering what is your take on putting the Zone valves on the return of that zone as the water temperature is lower?
Hey James just a request if possible. Explain the difference between s plan and y plan and how to decide which system would be best to install.
Thank you for explaining
Hi buddy u nailed it awesome G.I have 6 zone's heating system and I wanna add 3port manifold for individuals room thermostat's with 2port zone valves have you got any plans for it please can you help me out ThnkuuM+P Builders contractor
Is there any advantage to using a fibre washer, over a rubber one? I've never been able to get fibre washers to seal properly. Do you have any videos on using them? I don't see any looking down the list, b
my central heating at the moment is split into 2 zones and to turn each zone off I manually go to boiler and turn a valve, works a treat but annoying. I happen to have an electric valve handy, do you think it would be possible to wire it up to the mains? I have a WiFi switch on the mains so the theory is I can turn power on and off to the valve?
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Great video and channel. Could you explain what the pump overrun is please. The reason I ask is because I have had a new Worcester Bosch system boiler fitted and there are now strange hissing noises coming from the hot water cylinder when programmer switches off the boiler, or when the central heating thermostat switches off the boiler. It is as if the pump in the boiler is still on, but there is nowhere for the water to circulate (due to the valves on the S plan system being closed). The noises stop when the pump switches off after a couple of minutes.
it's to dissipate the heat
hi.how do u rectify the problem like when switch on my heater or water near the tank but the boiler downstairs keep on turn on and off for 3 min off then on and off.so the water and heater is not working as it suppose to be..
I have a 2port salus faulty valve, plumber advised me to run without it for now and allow hot water to flow through so we can have the underfloor heating on, is this ok to do? will it cause any damage until I get a replacement? thanks
+112sharmans Shouldn't do, just turn boiler temp down. PP!
I think I get it now. The cylinder could be full of cold water but it's cylinder stat wont kick the boiler , pump or motorised valve in to gear until the programmers hot is set to on manually or programmed to come on at a certain time. All in the correct circuitry of which I should understand a bit better now I hope.
Do S-plan unvented systems NEED an automatic/manual bypass valve for pump overrun (cool the boiler)? Whats the consequence of not having one? Thanks
They do. Good shout!
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my central pressurised heating system was automatically working past few years.Now problems is that it is not working according to time programmer.fist both hot water and heating system are to be switched on manually and any one to be switched off ,other is tripped and started to working.could you give an advice on this problem at an earliest.
Great video Tom. Nailed it.
Love the vids, mate!
After some advise as I haven't a clue , would like your feedback as to which is the best way to create this heating&shot water system, thanks in advance, 4 zones, x2 heat up and down X1 underfloor heating and hot water zone. AJ
Hey James, when the valve micro switch fails to switch off (as it does frequently) when the valve closes, the burner is on constantly with both valves closed. Must a radiator be piped independently of valves to prevent an explosion?
lascar48 use a bypass valve
Your explanations are so informative!My friend just fitted Honeywell 3 port mid pos valve.as the hot water was not being diverted.
All is fine now except I get this whirring noise(from the Pump?) now and then. Whats the problem please
Hi mate
I have hot water cylinder with 2 port valve it's gravity system. The hot water only come if I turn (heat/ hot water ) option in the programmer and when I put on (hot water only ) the boiler not firing.
Plumber came and changed my programmer but the problem still same
Any advice pls?
Great easy to follow video. I have an S plan system and have reason to think the synchron motor on one of the V4043H 1056 two port valves is not working properly (doesn't seem to switch the micro switch). So before investigating further I thought I'd replace it. Now the thing is I have a spare which I've had for quite some time (from previous house) - it has blue wires so suspect it's a genuine Honeywell, it's made in USA, and on its surface is stamped (in ink) Honeywell F5-9311. So what I'd like to know is if it would be compatible with my zone valve. Would it hurt to try? Perhaps all synchron motors are the same? I'd be grateful if you can advise. Thanks :)
Great videos. I have a 2 port and when it is activated for heating the switch WILL NOT stay in the manual position. Is this a microswitch thing? Can you replace just the switch as the unit is an old Honeywell so I can't just replace the head? Thanks.
Matt Hewitt Does the heating stay on? Regards, PP!
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Do you bleed the system when you are replacing the 2 port valve ,as my is upstairs.Would there be water in it as its a sealed system?
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When I just have my hot water on my radiators are getting red hot. Does it mean one of my valves is faulty?
Hi ya mate just wondering that house your in is it a thatch cottage?? on a huge bit of land? Looks so much like my Aunties old house.
Nice one mate
I understand the zone valves are 24v so where is the transformer located.
Great video clip. One question, is there a diagram or could you do a quick diagram showing the "Three Tees Rule". Much appreciated :)
You know what one thing your are STAR
Think you got the Permeant & Switch Live the wrong way round. Maybe a tad of a leak on the Pump Iso's...
How does the pump and boiler “run on” till all the boiler heat is dissipated??????
Need help im an trainee electrician trying to help fix my dads simply but confusing hot wate cylinder thermostat that wired direct to a 2 port motorised valve the plan is when hot water tank reach heat that will power valve to provide more hot water to radiators please help can supply pictures
whats the wiring layout when adding additional 2 port valve please?
Check it out online mate as we have not done one yet! Sorry for the delay in replying!
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More good stuff thanks again,Yes its very interesting and usefull.
Can u do a video on room thermostat and the connection n where it goes etc specifically EBERLE RTR E 6121 thanks
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if you got no hot water , how do you tell whether its the port valve that aint working or the boiler stat!!!.
very helpful, thanks
joe smith No worries mate!
Hi there, I'm a sparky. Have you ever come across systems with no port valve just a room thermostat, boiler, pump and cylinder stat?
great vids by the way.
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Thank you geez
Permanent supply is on the grey cable and switched supply is the orange cable
+Richard Sawyer True, although it doesn't actually matter, they can be on either way round! Cheers, PP!
Yes I agree it is just that we usually use the orange as the switch wire.
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how do you wire under floor to a combi, doing my fucking head!! now
To my mind, s plan is so much better than y plan, so this begs the question, why have a y plan system, when it's more complicated to diagnose faults, and more prone to problems?
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Good please brief in more easy way Sand Y plain
Excuse my ignorance but why would the programmer be telling the cylinder it needs hot water. shouldn't only the cylinder know when it needs hot water. For example the way you explained it you said the programmer is telling the cylinder it needs hot water. Well what if the cylinder tells the programmer that it does'nt need hot water.
the programmer calls for heat and sends a signal to the stat, if the stat isn't satisfied it will send a signal to the zone valve to open
Surely there should be pinholes in that copper by now lol
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i dont see any S
Any jobs going :l
Some have white?