Recent content by Matt7x5

Only problem is there isn't any room to put the pump at the base of the cylinder so just wondering if it's ok to put it as close to the base as possible?

No it pumps both when the problem occurs the pump is running. If you turn the shower to cold it comes out full force but if you turn it to hot then water just dribbles out cold eventually sometimes by turning from hot to cold a few times or just leaving it on hot then hot water starts flowing...

Thought the issue might have been the thermostatic shower bar so had a new one on & still the same. What's strange though is once you get the hot water coming through then the shower works fine most of the day. The plumber I use said all the pipe work is as it should be now so as you said it's...

Yes I have checked the pressure vessel & the pressure on that is ok. Can it cause problems if the pressure is higher than stated?

The pump is in the loft situated below the cold water tank & the hot water cylinder is in the airing cupboard. Not the preferred location but it worked fine for a couple of years where it is.

Had a new bathroom fitted approx 4yrs ago now had issues with the Salamander pump from day one so swapped to Stuart Turner got a 2 bar Positive head pump but still had problems so got a plumber in who told us it had been installed incorrectly. Had a Surrey valve fitted to the hot water tank & a...