solar/domestic actuator problem

Apr 23, 2009 6 Replies
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Have a solar system, quite old and the switch between the solar/ domestic is manual and uses a Drayton Actuator model, TA/M2, when I switch it it normally reaches the limit and turns off, it has just started making a clonking noise when it reaches its limit, does this mean the actuator is worn, if so can i replace it myself and is it a simple job or can it be repaired as a search on google shows to buy one is very expensive. - thanks



Further to that and just a thought, if it has to be replaced can i fit an automated switch rather than a manual?


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In message , les writes

Which planet are you on then ?

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In message , geoff writes

Lol, took a second or two but....

Might be worth the OP trying a new motor for the valve, pretty trivial to fit providing he isolates the mains etc..

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Have sorted it, or in the process, thanks to those who replied direct

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Do you mind telling me how you are fixing it?

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Hi David Ordered a new one!! I think its something like a cog thats slipping inside, when the new one arrives will strip the old one down and let you know. I rang the manufacturers who told me how to remove it, just grab hold of the thing and pull straight towards you, its on 2 lugs. When i operate it without being in place it runs fully both ways and switches off with no clonking, hence I think its a cog when under pressure. Will repost when I strip it down

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