Parts for "Lifestyle" motorized valves - where?

[Dean Heighington]

I've tried googling but as with most engineering component manufacturers, the name you see on the part is usually completely unassociated with the name of the company that produces it... in my experiences anyway!!

My dad's CH and HW system uses "Lifestyle" components who, according to the labels are based in West Dreyton (Drayton?) in London.

I tried fixing the CH 2-port motorised valve last week as, on inspection, it became obvious that the 'plastic' manual override lever had lost a 'lug' within the valve head. I was able to find the broken bit and re-affix using superglue... with a word of warning that "it might not last" I put all the covers back on and fired up the system. This has worked perfectly all week, but it seems that now the quick fix has failed under normal use.

Any ideas where I can get replacement parts for these things as it seems daft (and expensive) to have to replace the whole head (or even the whole valve, as is another of my experiences with engineering companies)??

Thanks for any info leading to me finding another needle in the preverbial haystack that is the web as well as the occupation of home-maintenance!

dean.

[raden]

In message , Dean Heighington writes

ACL Lifestyle ?

White bit in the middle of the head?

Just chucked a load out

[Peter]

[Dean Heighington]

Ouch !

[Dean Heighington]

Thanks. Google did lead me to Invensys but I was unsure as I couldn't see the model on their pages (or family range).

It is an ACL Lifestyle valve and the heads are removeable so there's a possibility that I may be able to get the part.

As you write, there's no harm in asking. Thanks again,

deano.

[Dean Heighington]

A very helpful chap in the technical dept of Invensys identified the part within the valve head, that I was holding my end of the phone (in pieces) and informed me that he was rummaging through his drawer and could see a "whole bunch of 'em".

After taking my address, he said he'd pop one in the post and I'd have it tomorrow! No charge!

And they say service aint what it used to be....

d.

[Christian McArdle]

An effective way of advertising too. I'm actually in the market for a zone valve or two, so might buy a few. Given that prices are very similar between brands, support is a good distinguishing feature.

Christian.