"Step-By-Step" Vaillant Diverter Valve Repair.
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- In this video I repair a Vaillant diverter valve rather than replace it. I am woken up by my family with not hot water in the house. No showers for anyone.... I forgot to add the oil boiler footage and deleted it by mistake. I have added some bonus video of my son doing the boiler service. He didn't want to be filmed so I only have a little video.
This Baxi Combi Boiler had be diagnosed by two different heating engineers and now it's time to find out who is right. Boiler repairs are not easy and everyone makes mistakes. This video is not a criticism on the repair engineers. Gas boilers are complex and servicing and troubleshooting them can be a difficult task. Common UK boiler brands such as Vaillant, Ideal, Worcester and Baxi all have more obscure models and this is one of them
Unlike the USA our boilers are all high efficiency and more technology makes for harder diagnosis.
For videos on Burnham, Weil-Mclain, Peerless and Lochinvar find a US Channel.
I typed all that for better keyword and YT ratings. Lets see!!
This is the repair kit I used. It is NOT and affiliate link.
www.buycombi.com/
Here is a link to some of the stuff I used in this video, it is an affiliate link so if you buy it I get a (very very small) kick back. I didn't do this video for this kick back. I could find more money on the floor of the van behind the drivers seat ;-)
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Great video HG and thanks for showing our Fit Once serviceable cartridge. Here is the video link for the new tools you referred to: ruclips.net/video/48v_kCC-5Oc/видео.html
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No problem, I have pinned this comment to the top so people can find it. Thanks for making a great product.
As a engineer doing mostly installs and now venturing into repairs, your videos are a breath of fresh. air. I really appreciate you posting them for us to learn from 👍
Thanks for watching them and taking the time to comment. I work with a few "new to industry" guys and an x installer or 2. It's hard to switch between the 2 sides of the trade without some guidance. :-)
I have praised you before. You are incredible. I just wish that all gas engineers would be as efficient and knowledgeable as you.
Thanks :-) I Just trued to get better at my job so I got home early. :-)
Nice video. I enjoy watching people do my job 👍
Minor point though: CO2 is good for the atmosphere; it's basically plant food.
Which is why Dutch farmers pump it into their greenhouses 🤘
Yes, Very good for plants. The local greenhouses use oil and gas boilers to heat and some even use the POC to add Co2
Much a appreciated for taking the time to share your knowledge....he's a lucky boy to have a dad like you...I would of like my dad to of shown me👍
I appreciate your comment. I hope he appreciates it when he's older.
I hope your son knows he is very lucky to have you as an old man to gather that knowledge and experience 😂🙏🏼
Nah, Im just his annoying, embarrassing dad. How it should be ;-)
I'm glad you're back making repair videos, used to follow you years ago before you stopped posting, so really good to see you back with more breakdown vids. Best repair engineer out there by far in my opinion and excellent manner of explaining things, quality of vids etc. Please keep posting mate.
I'll try my best. I have ups and downs that make it hard to get editing done. This and the last video were cut and shut and I have second angles of both that I couldn't be bothered to edit in. I am off work today so will get another couple done hopefully. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it. :-)
Your spot on fix things, don't make more for the sake of it, great video
Get stuck in and get it done. 99% of the time it gets it done :-)
Your son is the next gen of expertise 🎉 👏🏻👏🏻✊🏻
Your son has an excellent teacher.
My lad will be one in a weeks time, I can't wait until he can help me.
He got a 2 hour detention at school so this was his punishment. :-)
you're great at explaining what you are doing , keeps me learning , thanks.
No Problem. :-) Are you new to the industry?
been plumbing for at least 13 years but boiler repair is my weak point@@HeatingGeek
Unless you get stuck in its hard to learn. And while you're learning you don't want to jump in.:-) Been there too.
Great video mate, you did not look a happy chappy.....and i wouldn't be either if i was woken up from a long lie to fix my own boiler 😢 the condition of your boiler considering how long it hasn't been touched for just shows how decent a Vaillant really is! It was great to see you teaching your son too 😊
Their were a lot of laughs as he got stuck with the heat engine caught on wires... I like teaching my kids skills that school never will.
IV a 20yr old baxie........Tobe honest it does need a expansion vessel......
IV replaced ex fan and repaired the pcb board "only a relay replacement"
It's a simple but fantastic unit.
I'm no gas engineer.......
I totally agree with you..... repair and replace only Parts needed.....not do everything if not nessasery
What boiler is it?
@@HeatingGeek baxi 105 he..
I'm no gas engineer...IV know how it works ect.
You would know the easy way to exchange it.....
Me it's at back and boxed in......
Fit a remote on and forget about the one on the back. :-)
@@HeatingGeek thank you for advise....I'll look into getting it sorted in summer.
Enjoyed that Ollie, good to see your lad is interested in getting hands on.👍
He got 2 hour detention at school. This was his punishment. He likes it. :-)
YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME!!! Where was this video when I needed it last week Friday evening? Took the old diverter out and water started spewing out because the vessel was flat and full of water. Got the PCB wet, water everywhere on the floor. EV is the first thing I check from now on. It's so weird seeing this video 2 days after it happened.
And this video was filmed in January I think... I flipped a coin on which video to put out last week and the expansion vessel video won because it needed less editing. :-) I do always, always pump a vessel if I drain a boiler. Saves a lot of PCBs.
Your bang on right. Fix things not manufacture new things. Don't get me started on net zero. I know you know, so nothing needs to be said👍🏻
I was in such a shit&y mood that day. :-) Heat pumps won't save shit.
@@HeatingGeek Trouble is, our government don't have have any power, just a mouthpiece to those who do. Always cap in hand to borrow more money 😩
@@jamescarter1088 As soon as you learn how the monetary system works you give up all hope. I don't even watch the news anymore.
Great video, loved the rant and totally agree. Also good on you for teaching your son, nice one mate 👌 👍
Thanks :-) I wasn't in the best mood. Not well and having to fix my boiler :-(
Perfect 👍
Thanks, Your slowly going through the videos ;-)
Brilliant video mate, you always make things look very easy, thanks for the advice 👍
To be honest, it was easy. The worst bit was my mood. :-)
@@HeatingGeek there are days when I just feel like telling everyone to fu3k off but probably not a good idea 😂
Yeah, it doesn't usually help. :-)
Another brilliant video,thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching ~:-)
And commenting :-)
Thanks again learning loads
Very welcome. Thanks for watching :-)
Great to see a real world engineer under pressure and showing this industry is not an easy one.
Unfortunately that’s why I replace the whole diverter valve. ( (£160 )
It was an easy job, just on the wrong day :-)
Yes I agree.
I was a commercial / industrial engineer for 30 years so know how days can go wrong 😢
But its still fun :-)
Fun is not a word I’d use my friend.
Taxing, Yes.
😅
Fantastic Ollie
Glad you enjoyed it. I didn't :-)
Your a top man!
Nah, just fixing my own stuff. :-)
I thought, that's a good neat pipework job, then thought WTF are you wearing slippers 🙂
:-) Yep. Old man slippers apparently :-)
You can get some pliers not sure on what they are actually called that will snap the two tabs on the insert and then just pull it straight out. Great idea with putting a gland on end as that is point of failure.
I have a set. I got them from BG and I have seen them on amazon and eBay. I don't know what other use there would be for them. Have you got a set?
@HeatingGeek yes I have a set. Like you say only use I've ever found is doing a cartridge on the vaillant
Yeah, a custom tool for 1 job. crazy
@HeatingGeek not sure if mechanics use them for some hose clamps. Might be handy for the clamps on the duo tec condensate hose, they can sometimes be tricky.
Finger fuck£$s I call them. Always hurt my fingers removing them
Thanks for the upload mate! Another quality t job 😊
Thanks :-) I wasn't in the best mood.
@@HeatingGeek We all need to have a rant now and then! And it was well and truly justified mate!
Thanks :-) Did you like the onesie.....
@@HeatingGeek Yes mate! Haha
It's already gone. too hot.
Olie, how did you leave ya boiler for so long, dude? Haha
The moss looks like my neighbours' roof. Nice video man
If it fails I fix it? Then give it service. It loves me really.
Do you service your boiler every year?
@HeatingGeek u know I fucking dont. Mate, I'm too tired, bruv, but I'm thinking about it now. Haha 😄
@@melvinevans9981 Do it when not fails :-)
3.42....i see you washed your mascara off, musta got water from some where.....:-)
I put a bucket under it. :-) Vaillant keep going :-)
Can you be my Dad, I’m a bit older than you but we can work round that 🤣
How I remove the old diverter cartridge is with a slotted screwdriver break the 2 lugs that holds old cartridge in position then spray with WD40 then pull out with long nose pliers simple 2 mins not as you need the old part anyway
I have the snap type pliers that BG gave their engineers :-) I should try them too.
Yeah a got them but still find it quicker to just break them
I'll try that next time. It's been a while to be honest.
Hey the kit you put a link to is the tyre repair kit😂
There should be a few links. What were you after?
The repair kit you used for the boiler
@@27forme2 www.buycombi.com/
You must be sweating wearing that to bed bud...😅
:-) It's already in the bin. WAY too hot :-)
Dude I think you are a pukka engineer but that bit of kit makes replacing diverter cartridges so long winded, you’d be so much better off using the long nosed pliers with the 2 lugs on so you can just pop the 2 on the cartridge dead easy and just pull out the cartridge with some long nose pliers and the jobs a gooden😊
I have them too. BG gave them to me :-) If I'm honest I forgot I had them. Did you get yours from BG?
Fuel line pilers
maybe. I'm not sure though.
Ollie can you give us a link for the diverter kit please?
I will ask if they do a discount code. Maybe we can get it cheaper.. I'll call them today. :-)
Great video as always.
Thanks man. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. :-) And watch of course.
No coffee no get up.
Exactly. Especially when I'm not well. Absolutely ruined my day and mood :-)
Man Ollie . You look n sound pis**d❤. Not a nice thing to be woken up to . Hope the day got better 😂. Onwards n upwards.
Yeah, it was a tough day. I lost the oil job footage and didn't want to (couldn't be arsed) find some other job. I was pissed. :-)
Still waiting for pcb repair video ;)
I know. I still need to film some of it. Sorry. I will put a bit of it out VERY SOON.
@@HeatingGeek great news👍
WHO the Heck Installs a heatpump with 10mm copper? How is that even working … most heat pumps need bigger sizes due to the high flow rates .. I don’t know any heatpump where the flow and return connected form outside to the inside unit less than 35mm it’s just not going to run efficiently
New build houses in the UK need to be heat pump ready.... But the heating systems are still put in in 10mm plastic pipe! I was ranting about that ;-) Do you do heat pump install?
@@HeatingGeek hi Oli, thanks für the answer. Yes I do a lot of heat pump installs but I can’t seem to understand why people would do it with 10mm. It just not gonna work. There are certain requirements for each brand but I never seen or heard about 10mm. Most heat pumps need certain flow rates like an unvented cylinder in order to work efficiently. If you don’t know who I am than you better write me privately again :) it’s me Ronny from Germany
Hi Ronny, How come you have this crazy user name? @trick17und4
Hope the wife and kids are ok. Bet you have a better life in Germany than East London. :-)
First ❤❤
Were you? I don't know how to check but you could of been. :-)
🤘😎🤘🫖☕️
Thanks Wayne. :-)
Get a tripod … can’t watch when your all over the place ,Next
Funny thing is I have all of it filmed from a tripod. The whole thing. I just couldn't sync the video together to cut from so fuck£$d the static off. Sorry. I do try but video production isn't my thing.... :-) I'm glad you commented though. I will spend more time trying in future.
@@HeatingGeek i like how its filmed as you can see the parts better and get a closer look tripod just be too far away to get a good view.
I try to be better but jut don't have the time to get it done. @youtubebero666 do you ever post anything? It's a great name. :-)
@@HeatingGeek Hi, Maybe a should film a few repairs! but I know how much effort is involved with filming and editing them to make them watchable :) I'll probably leave it to you guys as you already do it so well.
Mate I'm messy and slow with editing. I spent 6 hours today and didn't even get one video done. :-(
Great one Ollie, it’s always good getting the family involved. What a bright son you have!!
Keep him out of University & on to the Tools ASAP!!
Thanks for sharing mate.
Luv Dick Puller❤❤
I'm nit sure what any of my kids want to do. I always tell them they have a job here if they cant figure out their own path. No matter what they do I want them to have worthwhile skills. Using tools and understanding some basics is part of it.
@@HeatingGeek Ah well, non of my three did Apprenticeships or got a Trade. I didn’t say anything to them & let them find their own way in life. All three went to Uni & got a Degree, in this & that.
All three are working, luckily. I’ll of course encourage them in anything they do.
I must say I have a chuckle to myself when they compare their earning to what they can earn as a Plumber/Heating Engineer. I’d never say anything, it’s their life. But I do feel they’re mostly stuck on a Hamster Wheel, stuck in an Official with all their ‘back stabbing’ colleges.
Fortunately, two of them can work from home, which must be better, but I’d hate that too!!
Nah, give me Plumbing/Heating, best Trade & Job in the world. Everyone needs a Plumber.
Every home in the land has a shitter & Heating system👍👍
@@TheDickPuller 100% You get your own customers and once you have been doing it a while you even stop working for the d&ckheads. :-)
Perfect 👍
Thank you! Cheers!