Diverter valve

A diverter valve for use in apparatus for the conveyance of a material, comprising: an inlet port capable of being placed in fluid communication with an inlet duct for conveying the material; more than one outlet port each of which is capable of being placed in fluid communication with an outlet duct for conveying the material; a diverter tube extending between the inlet and outlet ports and movable from a first position in which it is in fluid communication with the inlet port and with one of the outlet ports and a second position in which it is in fluid communication with the inlet port and with another one of the outlet ports; sealing means positioned between each of the inlet and outlet ports and the diverter tube; and a seal protection member positioned between the diverter tube and the sealing means of at least one of the outlet ports to protect the sealing means during movement of the diverter tube.