Welcome! Here are the website rules, as well as some tips for using this forum.
Need to contact us? Visit https://heatinghelp.com/contact-us/.
Click here to Find a Contractor in your area.

Stuck 4-way

Options
WilmetteBoiler
WilmetteBoiler Member Posts: 2
in Gas Heating
My hydronic system has a 1-1/4” 4-way valve that is stuck in place at the hottest setting (mix with return for floor heat). Any tips on how to loosen it up? Brand is Thermomix- seems to be discontinued Thanks!

Comments

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 7,873
    Options
    It is old and may need to have some TLC. If you can take it apart and get to the actual moving part(s) and exercise them, you may be able to save the thing. If you can't, then you may need to purchase a modern replacement and adapt it to the system.

    What does it look like? A picture would help. Close up and from at least 5 feet away so we can see where the connected pipes go to.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • WilmetteBoiler
    WilmetteBoiler Member Posts: 2
    Options
    Here’s a closeup. Further back won’t help - it’s quite the mess. Top goes to circulator serving 3 floor zones. Right is boiler output via a circulator. Bottom is return to boiler. Left is return from 3 zones (not necessarily the floor zones, but might be-haven’t traced everything-have 6 zones total).

Categories