How to Change Pump on Heating System. Heating Pump Replacement. No heating or hot water. Noisy pump

[@simonmander4314]

Great vid as usual. One of the best things about your videos is they are not overly produced or edited - they are more real life! So I prefer them without the music! Thanks for your help with these vids.

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks., :-)

[@megaman1806]

I follow a few other channels (not gonna name drop lol) but I have to admit after watching 2 of your videos your explanations are very well detailed I'm sure you aim for this because it distinguishes this to the other channels. I feel like I can trust your videos with my apprentices. Please keep it up

[@HeatingGeek]

Been away. :-) Thanks. Thats a nice comment. I try and do things right.I'm sure everyone will let me know when I mess up :-)

[@michaeltrimmer8899]

Great videos , just a small point, a gate valve wheel head fits the isolator valve , no need to fiddle around with an adjustable spanner

[@HeatingGeek]

I use the spanner because I feel like I have more control with it. Also the wheel head hurts my hands. :-/

[@ek6868]

Tanx for the upload enjoyed the video but not the music.

[@HeatingGeek]

I didn't enjoy either!!!!!!!!! The video was again and I lost some of the important tips. The music done my head in!!! Thanks :-)

[@leaturk11]

I try and undo them first if not I freeze the pipes and replace the valves..great video

[@HeatingGeek]

A freeze machine would make life a lot easier. I don't have the luxury at the moment.

[@Stillbusy105]

I got a freeze machine, but I’m not normally lucky enough to be able to get the spare pipe needed to get the freeze heads on!!! Grrr

[@HeatingGeek]

@@Stillbusy105 I have a freeze machine too. Hasn't been used in 10-12 years. Where do you get them regassed?

[@Stillbusy105]

HeatingGeek not sure, although I met a plumber a few weeks back who took his old machine to a refrigeration type place, they just blasted it & charged him £30! I guess anyone who has re-gas equipment!

[@benmcadam8445]

i keep a red wheel head in my veto for pump changes, makes it easier to turn the valves off rather than my 4" bahco, easier to re-isolate in case of emergency too :)

[@HeatingGeek]

We haven't all got veto's some of us have little tool rolls and can't afford the space. :-) Good shout for quick isolations

[@yensabi]

Nice to see you back in action HG........👍 Ps....that music was making me feel queezy......🙄

[@HeatingGeek]

Queezy. I agree. :-)

[@heatpump8566]

There’s an air con ratchet that I’ve got which is bang on for closing pump iso valves

[@HeatingGeek]

I have seen people use them on instagram. :-) look good

[@B1cam]

I’m same as you, changed pumps in different ways another option i like is to bung the vent n feed if you need to change the valves for whatever reason.

[@peterbeck493]

Great vid as usual mate. Tighten before you loosen is a good way around no heat. 3rd pin is for auto adapt on those pumps so it can modulate to set up the curve I would think.

[@HeatingGeek]

But how and what does it change on the other pins?

[@peterbeck493]

@@HeatingGeek I would think its live neutral and signal wire that increases resistance under load and sends it to the board on the pump to tell it to speed up. Got one in the shed will have a look. I should be able to sus it being a sparky and a gas engineer lol.

[@HeatingGeek]

So you couldn't make your mind up? My brother was a gas engineer and is now a sparks. Hates anything to do with plumbing/gas now.

[@peterbeck493]

@@HeatingGeek I still do both and like doing both but not all the time. More gas in the winter then the other way round in the summer so it keeps variety in the job :).

[@HeatingGeek]

@@peterbeck493 Thats a pretty sweet way to do things. :-)

[@leighmurphy7805]

Nice vid, I’m a DIYer and I have done a few of these now, but I do agree with you, if you don’t know what you are doing then it will be messy.

[@HeatingGeek]

Defiantly could be a bad job.

[@leighmurphy7805]

@@HeatingGeek "definatly" too :)

[@HeatingGeek]

@@leighmurphy7805 I can't spell for s$%t. :-)

[@leighmurphy7805]

Can’t be great at everything, besides it’s an autocorrect fault..🤫

[@HeatingGeek]

@@leighmurphy7805 I wish. My children take the mick at least once a week about it.

[@dennisharding4709]

Video well explained and yes, dump the music😊👍

[@HeatingGeek]

Sorry I didn’t respond to this comment. I didn’t see it in my feed. :-(

[@Stillbusy105]

What pump was that? I only keep Grundfos on the van & usually just swop the head if bunging the system! Always best to change the body tho as the inlet & outlet can get pretty blocked on a dirty system 🙂

[@HeatingGeek]

That was a cheapy from plumbcenter. A circulating pump CP50, Provided by the customer.

[@HeatingGeek]

@Jonny Mosquito Strawman at Large Circulating pump CP50 from Plumbcenter.

[@itsrubes9779]

Great video, appreciate you.

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks. :-)

[@chrisb4009]

A lot of variable speed motors these days are actually 3 phase rather than single. You may well find there is electronic wizardry that’s generating the 3 phase in the controller board.

[@HeatingGeek]

I wish I knew. Grundfos might tell someone if they called but I guess they are hard to get hold of.

[@cidgid3683]

Thank you again for another great and helpful video. A big fan. - Soti-

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks for watching. :-)

[@jamesjulian]

Always follow the instructions and locate the electrical plug at the bottom of the pump , for electrical safety and if working with Smart pumps Display will be right way up .

[@HeatingGeek]

Good point. :-)

[@siamondrums]

Great video as usual, but I`d drop the music. I`ll look forward to the next one. Cheers

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks. :-)

[@jimbo-ed3kc]

Good vid again mate, good to hear someone explain the reality of it 😂. Do you ever try heat on them before you take hacksaw to them

[@HeatingGeek]

Sometimes. Not usually though. I don't have a blowtorch with me a lot of the time.:-)

[@sandman9301]

Top video mate. Look forward 2 your uploads. Wasnt feeling the music to be honest. But thanks for uploading such informative videos

[@HeatingGeek]

Yep music is a flop. Glad tbh. good to get the feed back straight away. :-)

[@tayyabk92]

Nice job as always 👌👌

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks :-)

[@themadhatter4761]

Thanks for video, great info as usual 👍👍 I’d drop the music, not needed.

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks . :-)

[@rodknee87]

Great video full of tips. Having background music is good, but in this case it did sound a bit naff! Another thought, could you get a go pro camera and strap it to yourself? Saves you doing jobs one handed.

[@HeatingGeek]

I will try. :-)

[@theetheeyog9878]

Well come back

[@HeatingGeek]

Been a while. Life :-)

[@heatservicebwcuk1545]

Nice one mate

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks :-) Better to follow hopefully. :-)

[@charlie12358]

What pump is that? Water quality looked awful those alphas are pretty good what was wrong with it?

[@HeatingGeek]

a CP50 from plumbcenter

[@derekdowney5157]

Spot on info

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks. Glad it helpes

[@corkion]

brilliant vid my friend she have the same set up

[@HeatingGeek]

Sorry I didn’t respond to this comment. I didn’t see it in my feed. :-(

[@colinfleming2244]

If you don't like the red gate valve head get one of them mutli keys? Think that's what called fits gas meter boxes etc one of the ends fits gate valves

[@HeatingGeek]

I haver one but can never find it :-)

[@ratchriat1716]

top work enjoyed the video

[@HeatingGeek]

Im glad you liked it. Not one of my best but still put it up. :-)

[@dan123collins]

Hmmm those 3 electrical pins all having the same resistance would indicate a 3 phase motor, I know in industry you can get single phase drives that power 3 phase motors.

[@HeatingGeek]

Its weird that's all i can say without testing. Cant be bothered to test sooooo who knows. :-)

[@B1cam]

Do you ever just change the head. ?

[@HeatingGeek]

Yes, every situation is different. I use the best option for the situation in front of me.

[@simonstones1918]

AAV lower than the incoming from the boiler? 🤔

[@HeatingGeek]

What do you mean? Where? Give me a time :-) This was so long ago. :-)

[@simonstones1918]

HeatingGeek on this video! The changing of the pump. I know i cant view all of the airing cupboard but the AAV does look lower than the pump and pipe work.... :0/

[@HeatingGeek]

@@simonstones1918 What AAV? I dont see one. :-/

[@simonstones1918]

HeatingGeek right by the head of the pump...the black bit. That’s a small AAV isn’t it?

[@HeatingGeek]

@@simonstones1918 What minutes and seconds. Sorry.:-)

[@gasfitter78]

Great video

[@gasfitter78]

If you get a chance it would good to show bungs works?

[@HeatingGeek]

@@gasfitter78 Shove it in the hole with the most water coming out!!!! :-) I will do a video on bungs next time i need to use them. Hopefully they hold.

[@gasfitter78]

@@HeatingGeek i use blue tac in the clod feed cause it can mold better. It was something my old mentor showed me.

[@HeatingGeek]

@@gasfitter78 WTF.. Are you kidding??? What if you loose it. That would be a nightmare. :-/

[@gasfitter78]

@@HeatingGeek i know it sounds mad! It's very difficult to pull it apart anyway with just your hands. The vacuum isn't strong enough to pull it apart it makes a great water tight seal. Also i don't shove it in deep just the tip. Just like the nun said to the priest. Lol

[@felipecastaneda5236]

Ollie you killed me mate He-man it!🤣

[@HeatingGeek]

But thats how most engineers fit them. Never be able to remove them in the future. :-)

[@felipecastaneda5236]

@@HeatingGeek I know mate you just had me in stitches with that reference definately from our time , great video mate well done.

[@HeatingGeek]

@@felipecastaneda5236 Thanks :-)

[@ashbashbaby2]

They are the three windings like a 3ph motor

[@HeatingGeek]

Ah ok. :-)

[@D_pawson]

Copper slip is good for tightening threads. You had any joy with getting commercial industrial work (sorry music was annoying) but 👍 for the rest

[@HeatingGeek]

No joy with the work. Music is gone. :-)

[@Wookey.]

Bit harsh telling DIYers that pump-changing is too risky. Just drain down then do it: no risk of floods. DIYers have time. Some useful tips on getting the flange nuts off here. I've got two that really don't want to come off. Grumble. And I only have myself to blame as I put it on 18 months ago (and yes not very impressed with posh solar pump (UPM3) that blew up that soon)

[@HeatingGeek]

I don't want anyone to flood their house after watching one of my videos. I agree a lot of DIYers could do this job.

[@discoveryzk]

Great video again drop the porno music I think I enjoy the realistic feel to your video with phone in hand etc. Also what pump did you install out of interest and do. You have a preference

[@HeatingGeek]

Circulating pump CP50 (Wolseley). I don't have a preference. The customer pays for the part and I make no mark up so I couldn't care less. They get what they want. In my house I would fit a Grunfos of an old stock old type pump. None of this new unreliable stuff. :-)

[@rolandsmith2141]

Leave them mahoosive wrenches in the van and get yourself a little 3"chisel 1or2 bomps on the nut 👍.........every time.oh and I'm a no on the music.but keep the vids coming.

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks. I use to remove the nuts with a hammer (when I was scrapping) I will cut the music out. The 3" chisel sounds good. Don't the customers keep poking there head around the door when you make that much noise? :-)

[@rolandsmith2141]

HeatingGeek no.its a small sharp/wack.........not a "superman" (lol) also for the newbs put a bit of wood between the wall and valve

[@tomstrutton4351]

That's what I do, bit of tappy tappy

[@HeatingGeek]

@@tomstrutton4351 Tappy tappy always gets the customer on edge though!!!

[@tomstrutton4351]

HeatingGeek I don't mean whack the living shit out of it.... just some tappy, tappy. I don't often have to do it to be honest

[@TomPalacki]

Music bit too loud, but vid perfect

[@HeatingGeek]

Music is gone. :-)

[@mrsayef1059]

Love all your videos, but the music is a no no... its seems like a youtuber video i like the fact your a REAL Heating engineer facing real life issues and struggles at work videos lol

[@HeatingGeek]

The music has gone for good.

[@timmclean-inglis9371]

Just change the head 4 bolts

[@HeatingGeek]

The bodys are different afaik.

[@keithtitley9452]

Yeh music was a bit naff lol

[@HeatingGeek]

Gone :-)

[@kevj1964]

great vid , not into the music tho ;-)

[@HeatingGeek]

Still finding my way through all this intro outro stuff. ;-)

[@professorofbuses]

haha "i dont recommend you do this at home!".. comedy gold..its the easiest plumbing job an average diy-er can do. Done it several times. 30min job even with part draining a system

[@HeatingGeek]

Sorry I didn’t respond to this comment. I didn’t see it in my feed. :-(

[@ronsmith8800]

I wouldn't even bother drain down and change the valves and pump

[@HeatingGeek]

If time is with you then go for it. :-)

[@heatservicebwcuk1545]

Lol yeah prefer without music

[@HeatingGeek]

Gone! :-)

[@k20aa]

Silverline 748320 Pump Nut Spanner, 52 mm Helps no end I always use wd-40 like you Then hammer seven colours out of the unions Why dick heads used to tighten them up like that ill never know Worse still fibre washers with boss white ......

[@k20aa]

Oh i also use a gate valve head for the pump valves to turn them off

[@t-ri2582]

Terrible music