Underfloor heating pump change

[jimmyonebelly]

Sods law has bitten me on the backside, after bragging how good my underfloor heating is (ok was) the pump went on the blink last night I have two questions:

1) The pump is only approx 2 1/2 years old, it's a Grundfos UPS 25-50 part number: 96281411. I fitted it myself, as per instructions. Should it really have broke in this time? Anyone reccommend whether to get a reconditioned one or brand new?

2) My grips are as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike. Taking into account how much I'll need to cough up for a pump, shall I bit the bullet and get some decent ones: http://www.ksptooling.co.uk/epages/...bjectPath=/Shops/ksptooling.co.uk/Products/42 or some cheapies from the market?
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[ChrisR]

Those aren't really large enough, but pump connections aren't always tight.
a 25/80 is a big pump for UFH, are you sure it needs it?
Where are you going to get a reconditioned pump??
These would normally be OK:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/27031...s/Water-Pump-Pliers/Waterpump-Pliers-305mm-12