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URGENT HELP PLS - Trying to wire 2-port Honeywell Actuator to CENTRAL HEATING

Mics_chick
Mics_chick Posts: 12,014 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
I know it's a bit of a specific question but I just hope someone can help ;)

CH problem tracked down to broken 2 port Actuator valve.
Had a SOPAC ZV 20-2-EB. This was wired into the same Junction box (Earth, Neutral, Live and Switched live) as the CH pump.

On the SOPAC Blue, Brown, and Green/Yellow were connected to the Jnc Box - 2 Black wires were just cut off.

Now I've had to buy a Honeywell V4043H (£81) and don't want to blow it up.

I've wired 4 of the 5 wires
-BLUE --> NEUTRAL
-GREEN/YELLOW --> EARTH
-GREY --> SWITCHED LIVE
-ORANGE --> LIVE
and I have BROWN leftover - where's it go?

Any help very gratefully received :D
You should never call somebody else a nerd or geek because everybody (even YOU !!!) is an
"anorak" about something whether it's trains, computers, football, shoes or celebs :p :rotfl:
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  • madjay
    madjay Posts: 299 Forumite
    Find an Electrician, If you don't understand electrics don't play about with them!!!
  • DVardysShadow
    DVardysShadow Posts: 18,949 Forumite
    Mics_chick wrote: »
    I've wired 4 of the 5 wires
    -BLUE --> NEUTRAL
    -GREEN/YELLOW --> EARTH
    -GREY --> SWITCHED LIVE
    -ORANGE --> LIVE
    and I have BROWN leftover - where's it go?

    Any help very gratefully received :D
    Give us a clue. You have given us the names of all the wires you have connected, but not the name of the one you have not connected.
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam
  • Mics_chick
    Mics_chick Posts: 12,014 Forumite
    If I knew that I wouldn't have a question - would I?
    You should never call somebody else a nerd or geek because everybody (even YOU !!!) is an
    "anorak" about something whether it's trains, computers, football, shoes or celebs :p :rotfl:
  • Ihatecameron
    Ihatecameron Posts: 406 Forumite
    edited 3 February 2011 at 1:35PM
    Where are you getting 5 wires from? Brown is live, Blue neutral, green and yellow earth.


    If you search for "Honeywell Actuator" in google, you will find the wiring diagrams needed.
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Just to confuse it a bit more.....It might be a 3 port diverter (3 wire) and not a Mid Position (5 wire) valve.

    So the question is.... how many ports does it have and how many wires does it have?



    Try plumber rather than electrician. And try posting on a more specialist forum.
  • Mics_chick
    Mics_chick Posts: 12,014 Forumite
    5 wires come from the Actuator valve : GREY AND ORANGE - according to the circuit dia. GREY goes to switched live, ORANGE goes to live from the boiler, and BROWN goes to 'C' from the cylinder stat?
    You should never call somebody else a nerd or geek because everybody (even YOU !!!) is an
    "anorak" about something whether it's trains, computers, football, shoes or celebs :p :rotfl:
  • Mics_chick
    Mics_chick Posts: 12,014 Forumite
    It has 2 ports and 5 wires.
    You should never call somebody else a nerd or geek because everybody (even YOU !!!) is an
    "anorak" about something whether it's trains, computers, football, shoes or celebs :p :rotfl:
  • frank.hopper
    frank.hopper Posts: 208 Forumite
    Mics_chick wrote: »
    BROWN goes to 'C' from the cylinder stat?


    Correct! You may have to trace that wire back to the wiring centre/terminal strip.


    http://digital-magic.tv/digitalplanet/resources/38_motorised-zone-valve.pdf
  • Ihatecameron
    Ihatecameron Posts: 406 Forumite
    edited 3 February 2011 at 2:12PM
    I can see how it is done from the wiring diagram although I cant post a link being a newbie.

    From the consumer unit, 5 is the earth. 3 is the live. 2 is the neutral.

    From the element, 1 is live and 2 is neutral.

    4 is not used.
  • stevemcol
    stevemcol Posts: 1,666 Forumite
    Mics chick. Have you got a link to the wiring diagram for the SOPAC. If you have, we might be able to tell you how to read the wiring across.
    Apparently I'm 10 years old on MSE. Happy birthday to me...etc
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