I have a Honeywell standing pilot gas valve for a 1991 Burnham boiler. It needs to be replaced because it isn't fully closing and I would like to save some $$ by ordering the part online adn replacing it myself.
The current valve is #VR8300C4126
Honeywell obviously doesn't make this one anymore but I can't seem to get their website to give a direct replacement. I tried calling Honeywell but they won't help me figure it out because I'm not a contractor.
The one I was looking at was a VR8300C4506. Would this be a good replacement? The other numbers w/ 3/4 inlet/outlet they show are VR8300C4516, 4557, 4035, 4501.
The other ones on their website only differ by inlet/outlet size, opening characteristics, and pressure regulator setting. I'm assuming my older one(1991 or so) isn't a step opening? Any idea which one would be best for me?
Last question: I feel fairly confident that I can switch this out myself. Any reason why I shouldn't do it and find a plumber to do it? Other than I could blow up our house.
The current valve is #VR8300C4126
Honeywell obviously doesn't make this one anymore but I can't seem to get their website to give a direct replacement. I tried calling Honeywell but they won't help me figure it out because I'm not a contractor.
The one I was looking at was a VR8300C4506. Would this be a good replacement? The other numbers w/ 3/4 inlet/outlet they show are VR8300C4516, 4557, 4035, 4501.
The other ones on their website only differ by inlet/outlet size, opening characteristics, and pressure regulator setting. I'm assuming my older one(1991 or so) isn't a step opening? Any idea which one would be best for me?
Last question: I feel fairly confident that I can switch this out myself. Any reason why I shouldn't do it and find a plumber to do it? Other than I could blow up our house.