Essex flange, ect

[koontz]

I am having a job done, to install Essex flange, no return valves and a anti-gravity loop, as I keep getting air in my system, the shower pump slows down and gets very noisy, also sometimes when opening a hot tap it triggers the shower pump briefly, and I also get warm water out of the hot tap when the heating is in for around 15 seconds(this might be unrelated), have had a quote for £350.00 all in does this sound reasonable?.

 

[Mottie]

I’m sure @HERTS P&D will be drawn like a moth to a flame to this thread by the mere mention of an Essex flange…..

 

[denso13]

I am having a job done, to install Essex flange, no return valves and a anti-gravity loop, as I keep getting air in my system, the shower pump slows down and gets very noisy, also sometimes when opening a hot tap it triggers the shower pump briefly, and I also get warm water out of the hot tap when the heating is in for around 15 seconds(this might be unrelated), have had a quote for £350.00 all in does this sound reasonable?.

Doesn't sound too bad, does it include materials? Hard to tell though without other comparison quotes.

 

[koontz]

Yes all in, I thought it sounded reasonable, taking 3 plus hours.

 

[denso13]

Yes all in, I thought it sounded reasonable, taking 3 plus hours.

Not bad at all.

 

[HERTS P&D]

I would of recommended a Grundfos Single Surrey Flange!

Andy

 

[securespark]

Essex flanges are easier!

 

[koontz]

I have had different answers to what type of shower pump to replace, as the one I have is dieing, chatgpt says I need a negative one, but the plumber is saying you only need a negative one if the shower is in the loft or above the cold tank?.

 

[koontz]

I have had different answers to what type of shower pump to replace, as the one I have is dieing, chatgpt says I need a negative one, but the plumber is saying you only need a negative one if the shower is in the loft or above the cold tank

 

[stevie888]

Is chatgtp going to come out with benders and fit the thing?

I'm only an amateur plumber but it makes me laugh when AI spouts such garbage. At least the negative head would work but why pay for complication you don't need?

 

[denso13]

I have had different answers to what type of shower pump to replace, as the one I have is dieing, chatgpt says I need a negative one, but the plumber is saying you only need a negative one if the shower is in the loft or above the cold tank

Trust your plumber.