Fitting a New Team Pump (ebay)

[joeberg]

Hi Chaps

Just got a New Team Pump on ebay as being a painter and decorator a shower is a must, and the landlord is not up to installing one. First the pump must be pretty old as the phone number is only a few digits and out of date. There are 2 inlet and 2 outlet, all with push fittings. The outlets need replacing as the female connectors are broken, so can I get them from a plumbers merchants or will I have to go to the manufactuer?

Second, where do I fit it. My first thought was next to the immersion tank but there is no cold pipe feed to the shower. So my next thought is under the head of the bath where there is a small cupboard in which it will fit perfectly and I can run an electric feed quite easily.Is this the best option? or am I barking up the wrong tree completely.

Cheers

Joe

 

[johnnojob]

FIT IT IN TO YOUR NEAREST SKIP.

 

[joeberg]

That bad ?

 

[Richard C]

That bad ?

Probably; if I’ve understood correctly, it’s second hand? False economy really, are you sure it actually works! Sounds like you’re also going to need new flexible hoses & they may be specific to the pump meaning a manufacturers supply part.

a shower is a must, and the landlord is not up to installing one.

If the property isn’t yours, you should be employing qualified tradesman who will do the work properly & in accordance with relevant regulations. I am surprised your landlord is happy with you DIYing it, if it’s not done correctly it will invalidate his buildings insurance if there is subsequently a problem.

Second, where do I fit it. My first thought was next to the immersion tank

That’s where it should go as low as possible & fed from a proprietary anti-aeration flange, Essex flange preferably.

but there is no cold pipe feed to the shower.

You need a separate feed from the c/w storage tank which hopefully is in the loft above the h/w cylinder. You cannot fit the pump to the c/w mains supply.

So my next thought is under the head of the bath where there is a small cupboard in which it will fit perfectly

Shower pumps are designed to push water, they don’t suck very well & there are limits on the length of feed pipe from the tanks to the pump. This is around 5m for 22mm, 2 metres for 15mm; too far away & it won’t work properly, will continually air lock & will probably fail in a very short time.

and I can run an electric feed quite easily. Is this the best option?

No for the above reasons; a bathroom is also a special location & you should not be DIYing electrical work in there unless you submit a Building Notice, get it inspected, tested & certified as compliant.

or am I barking up the wrong tree completely.

From the questions you’re asking, possibly.