UK trade guideControls & Valves 8 min readUpdated 9 July 2026

How to Wire a Y-Plan Heating System (UK)

Complete Y-plan wiring centre diagram: boiler, pump, 3-port valve, cylinder stat, room stat, programmer.

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Y-plan components

  • Boiler with volt-free contacts.
  • 3-port mid-position valve (Honeywell V4073A).
  • Central heating pump.
  • Cylinder stat (Honeywell L641A).
  • Room stat (any).
  • Programmer/timer (Honeywell ST9400C or Drayton LP722).

Wiring centre

10-way wiring centre with permanent live/neutral, switched live from programmer, HW demand, CH demand, and the 3-port valve orange/grey/white cores.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert Y-plan to S-plan?
Yes — replace the 3-port with two 2-port valves (V4043H) and rewire. Better zoning and reliability.
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