Is my plumber trying to kill me?

[jon92]

I expressed concern to my plumber about the noise that the pump he has newly installed might make, given that it is on a wooden floor (upstairs). The solution was two-fold:
1. He unscrewed it from the floor(!) and replaced the little rubber feet that come with it.
2. The picture tells the story. Is this a good idea?

 

[Dan Robinson]

Pumps should never be screwed down.

That plumbing looks shyte.

But why do you think it is going to kill you?

 

[DaveHerns]

Has he covered the pump in insulation? Won't it overheat?

 

[dilalio]

He installed the pump but who asked for it?

 

[dilalio]

That plumbing looks shyte.

I have electricians who install wiring neater than that

 

[jon92]

I am probably being a little over dramatic but I wondered if wrapping up a shower pump which, to quote the manufacturer, 'can become hot under normal operating conditions', in insulation might be a bit of a fire risk. Certainly won't make it any quieter (until it burns out that is).

 

[cross thread]

most shower pumps have a lot of operational noise,but would check what the M I say about ventilation

 

[dilalio]

Go to your local market and buy a slab of foam and use that as a cushion underneath the pump. That is what I have done before to quieten them down.

 

[jon92]

Thanks Dilalio I was going to get a Salamander pump mat (about £25), do you know if these are any better than ordinary foam rubber?
And just for the record, Stuart Turner says in its instructions 'The enclosure should have a minimum clearance of 80 mm (3”) between the pump and housing on all sides'.

 

[dilalio]

Market foam with a patio slab on top is a lot cheaper and does the job imo

 

[just pumps]

Sharp 90 degree elbows are not good for the pump.

 

[gas112]

yes take the lagging off it it needs air to help keep it cool

 

[durhamplumber]

hit it with a lump hammer until it stops making any noise

 

[jon92]

As you have all noticed, not the most professional of jobs but thank you for your input. The lagging will be removed, and a mat of some sort put in place if it is too noisy.

 

[durhamplumber]

earplugs?..turn the tv up?..