“Ticking” motorised valve

[TMHM]

Getting a high pitched “ticking” noise ( I can’t hear it, but the wife can) from the motorised heating/water control valve. Is this normal?

As I typed this, I realised I can check it by turning off the hot water / heating one at a time and see if the telltale moves.

Answers would still be appreciated tho .

 

[Last Plumber]

I haven’t heard it obviously but sometimes the toothed bar or motor cog has a tooth or two missing and it can continuously slip giving a clicking/pinging/ticking type noise!

If it’s that then it needs a new motor at best or new head.

Something to start with anyway!

 

[Jerry]

If you don't have the skill to test it, then replace it.

If you are competent with electrics.

 

[TMHM]

If you don't have the skill to test it, then replace it.
If you are competent with electrics.

Ah!...... and what skill would that be?

 

[Jerry]

Ah!.. and what skill would that be?

If you have to ask, then you don't have it.

 

[TMHM]

If you have to ask, then you don't have it.

replies like that are as good as a chocolate tea pot. I do like supercilious bastards on fora. If you cant be helpful, or at least mildly amusing, you are a waste of space.
I am sure I have the skill set, however the knowledge on this particular activity may be lacking. Hopefully others are more forthcoming than you. If this is your approach to customers, may your business be short lived.

 

[offgridman]

If your valve is the type where you can remove the head unit, comprising the gearbox and motor, then get a new head to match yours. Note some motorised valves allow removal of head without draining down, some don't. Wiring from head unit connects with terminala in junction box which should be close by. Simply note which colour wire goes where by looking at old cable wires already in situ. Your new head will come with 1m of cable.
Safety first. Ensure junction box is isolated electrically before diving in. Use a multimeter or proximity tester to ensure safe before working. Should be a fused switch somewhere to isolate this. Change each wire in turn so you dont lose the plot. It usually looks like a rat's nest in there. Lots of vids on youtube on changing heads. Just not which type you have and drain down if needed.
Note gearbox might have failed due to stiff valve, so bear in mind that a whole new valve might be needed.
Work safe. Test your elec tester first.

 

[Last Plumber]

Do you know which valve you have?

 

[TMHM]

Do you know which valve you have?

Yes. The one in the airing cupboard

 

[TMHM]

Bgmvsp-23.

Sorry for above

I have checked, by altering the controller, and the tell-tale moves to all three positions, it is just that it ticks.