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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Plumbing => Topic started by: clydem on December 22, 2014, 03:22:48 PM

Title: motorized 3 way diverter valve
Post by: clydem on December 22, 2014, 03:22:48 PM

 
 Can anyone recommend a reliable brand & place to purchase a 24 v motorized 3 way diverter valve for my heating system?

Thanks
Clyde

Title: Re: motorized 3 way diverter valve
Post by: slimjim on December 23, 2014, 02:57:51 AM

Could I ask why? Taco makes some good ones but you may not need it if you plan on using it to control water flow to your water to air heat exchanger.

Title: Re: motorized 3 way diverter valve
Post by: clydem on December 23, 2014, 06:41:46 AM

I would like to be able to selectively bypass the HX on days when the outdoor temps are mild to prevent the temp in the house from becoming uncomfortably high . 
This would help me unnecessarily burning more wood than is required to maintain the home temp at a comfortable level.  I do this now manually with ball valves and can extend my burn times and lower my wood consumption.
I am looking for a valve like the one in the picture.
thanks
Clyde

Title: Re: motorized 3 way diverter valve
Post by: Spankyscl6048 on December 23, 2014, 06:31:45 PM

I had the same issue. I installed the Taco 561-5 valve got it from supplyhouse.com around $160

Title: Re: motorized 3 way diverter valve
Post by: smitty33 on December 24, 2014, 08:18:45 AM

I had one on mine. It was a johnson control, but i took it off this year, it restricted the flow too much.