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Old zone valves

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Tinman
Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
edited September 2018 in THE MAIN WALL



Pulled 8 of these today and replaced them with Caleffi press valves. All 8 still worked. Couldn't help but clean up one for my collection.
Steve Minnich
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  • Solid_Fuel_Man
    Solid_Fuel_Man Member Posts: 2,646
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    Looks like a precursor to the Gold series. Surprised they worked!
    Serving Northern Maine HVAC & Controls. I burn wood, it smells good!
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    You’re right. 3 wire, heat motor. #2 sharing end switch and motor. I had repaired an internal wire on valve last winter and suggested replacing all of them when I replaced the boilers as a preventative measure. 57 years is quite a run for a zone valve.
    Steve Minnich
  • Solid_Fuel_Man
    Solid_Fuel_Man Member Posts: 2,646
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    I guess the wax motor type valve, proved to be very reliable in this case.
    Serving Northern Maine HVAC & Controls. I burn wood, it smells good!