Do I need a new pump or just part?

[dikki]

Hi,

My boiler (Vokera Linea 24) started leaking water the other day and lost pressure.

I drained the radiators and opened up the boiler. When I refilled it I could see that the water was coming out of a little screw cap on a larger screw cap on the back (top) of my Grundfos 15-50 pump (serial no. 59945502).

After unscrewing the larger screw I noticed there was a piece of metal that should be fastened to a rubber floatating device (or stopcock of some sort). Mine has snapped off and the screw cap and stopcock are no longer connected.

Anyway I replaced the stopcock (unconnected to the top) and used ptfe tape on both the small and large screw ends and replaced them. After refilling the radiators there was no leak. I turned the bleed valve at the front and water came out so I presumed all was ok.

However when I ran the system the pump started but just as the boiler was about to light the 04 warning came which means there is not enough pressure even though the pressure was above 1 bar.

Does anyone have experience with this or able to diagnose the problem?

Appreciate any suggestions on what I might need to do to get the boiler working again?

Thanks Matt

 

[ne1ls0n]

call a gas safe registered engineer, you have already broke the law by taking cover off boiler

 

[dikki]

I use the word 'I' to save confusion, however it was actually a retired handyman who did this for me, with many years of experience in all types of property maintenance.

I'm sure he knows about safety and would never think to touch the gas side of things (Only the pump was touched which is on the plumbing side, with the gas turned off at the time)

He seemed to think I might need to get a new pump but like you say he is maybe not qualified to judge on the matter and I already have a registered gasman coming on Monday

However at the moment (thursday) I have no heating or hot water and thought it would be nice to diagnose the problem for when he arrives so it will only cost me an hours labour at most.

I was hoping the answer would be something simple and I could have my heating back asap, but I will heed your advice and wait, although it would still be nice to know if this sounds like a simple problem?

Thanks again

 

[tom609]

impossible to give correct diagnosis without being on site and your engineer will have to check to give the tight diagnosis if you told bim it was the pump and he replaced it and it still eas faulty who would you blame , the engineer iguess cos he should have checked it out

 

[ne1ls0n]

don't take this the wrong way but it doesen't matter how many years experience your handyman has, he is not gas safe reg.
get a gsr in to have a look, it could be a simple fix. hope you get it sorted soon

 

[tom609]

i agree

 

[jtsplumbing]

Well Matt ! after reading your description of parts in your boiler its obvious you havent a clue what you are talking about , Do your self a favour and call someone in who knows what they are doing !

 

[lame plumber]

why cant people just give you the symptoms and let you do the fault finding, you dont go to the docs with Im sure i have a brain anurism doc, or do they?

 

[dancinplumba]

why cant people just give you the symptoms and let you do the fault finding, you dont go to the docs with Im sure i have a brain anurism doc, or do they?

come on jonny boy !! you know the answer yourself 🙂

 

[dancinplumba]

I use the word 'I' to save confusion, however it was actually a retired handyman who did this for me, with many years of experience in all types of property maintenance.

I'm sure he knows about safety and would never think to touch the gas side of things (Only the pump was touched which is on the plumbing side, with the gas turned off at the time)

He seemed to think I might need to get a new pump but like you say he is maybe not qualified to judge on the matter and I already have a registered gasman coming on Monday

However at the moment (thursday) I have no heating or hot water and thought it would be nice to diagnose the problem for when he arrives so it will only cost me an hours labour at most.

I was hoping the answer would be something simple and I could have my heating back asap, but I will heed your advice and wait, although it would still be nice to know if this sounds like a simple problem?

Thanks again

Why ? Oh and i like your name, very brave 🙂

 

[dikki]

don't take this the wrong way but it doesen't matter how many years experience your handyman has, he is not gas safe reg.
get a gsr in to have a look, it could be a simple fix. hope you get it sorted soon

I know the law is the law but common sense should also play a part. However what you're saying is correct so I can't take it the wrong way because you are right and as said I will now just wait until Monday.

Thanks for all advice offered.

Best wishes.

 

[dikki]

Why ? Oh and i like your name, very brave 🙂

Well as stated above when taking a cover off a boiler surely it is common sense to turn off the gas!

 

[dancinplumba]

Well, thats a tricky one...

 

[Whyme]

Well as stated above when taking a cover off a boiler surely it is common sense to turn off the gas!

yes indeed but its the fiddling about inside the boiler that we cant help you with.

 

[tom609]

Well as stated above when taking a cover off a boiler surely it is common sense to turn off the gas!

well there you go (common sense) hmmm

 

[tom609]

handy men and a bloke down the pub are the same person

 

[dikki]

Well, thats a tricky one...

Cheers!

 

[Dotty]

You need a gsr in to look at your boiler. We cannot and will not give advice on the installation or repair of boilers for your own safety.

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