What is a mid position valve actuator?

The motorized midposition diverter valve has a three position operation, meaning that the valve can move into 3 different positions: hot water only, heating only or mid position supplying both hot water and heating together. The mid position valve actuator has 5 wires, the diverter valve actuator has 3 wires.

Is the bgmvsp-23 mid position actuator causing problems?

The Mid-position actuator BGMVSP 23 is starting to cause problems again since we called out BG Homecare last month. Just wondered if I could do … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… Hi I have a drayton mid position actuator that I suspect is causing issues. My gas boiler is working and the pipes are heating up but the hot water … read more

What can I do about my mid position actuator valve?

When you let go the lever should move back. If no resistance – lever loose, the valve is stuck in HW or mid position. You may be able to remove the actuator (box on top) and free the valve spindle with a small amount of WD40 or 3-in-1. I think I’m going to have to get someone in to look at it.

What to do if your actuator valve is stuck in HW?

The valve will then reset and the indicator go to W. Move the lever on the end of the valve to the other end of the slot. You should feel some resistance (opening against a spring). When you let go the lever should move back. If no resistance – lever loose, the valve is stuck in HW or mid position.

Do you have to replace the actuator on a Vave?

With some older valves, you have to replace the complete valve, even if it’s just the actuator which is faulty. On modern vaves you can replace the actuator on its own. Too late to help the original enquirer but should anyone else have difficulties with this valve maybe the following will assist.