Recent content by fatsober

Morning chaps I thought I'd follow the advice on here and just check if the pump was seized and could be freed before buying another. Took it off and it moved free as a bird, no nasty deposits/build ups. Was a bit baffled as thought to have narrowed it down to the pump. Re-pressurised and...

Thank you all very much for you advice - and words of wisdom :) I'm confident I'll be able to do it myself so will order a new pump and post how I get on. Really grateful. As an aside one reason I didn't want to engage the services of my local (big) firm who I've used for 3 years or so is the...

Thanks Tony, missed the FAQ on pumps just taken a look now. I'll see if the pump has power - its not humming or moving but the outer casing is absolutely scorching hot.

Thanks John Yes there's absolutely nothing from the pump, no spinning, vibration or anything. That's great if I can do a like for like swap - one question as I've not done this before where is the speed control/setting? The pump currently is an IDEAL am I right in think the speed setting...

Hi all I'm relitavley familiar with the boiler having watched nearly every part being replaced over the last 3 years- I have a new one coming but thought I might be able to have a go myself rather than shelling out on a call out just to get this one to limp on for a bit. I'm pretty competent...