Heating System Pump Change. Tips and Tricks

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HeatingGeek

HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

In this video, I replace a Grundfos heating system pump. I explain what I'm doing and why. I all so explain my thought process and how I have safety in mind. This is the second video I have on pump replacement. My injector pins are back in stock. :-)
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@fostexfan160
@fostexfan160 6 ай бұрын
Great video and patience for working in such a confined space. Gives me the confidence to tackle my own pump replacement although it involves dismantling a few kitchen wall units for access. 🤨
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 ай бұрын
I hope it went ok for you. Have a good plumber on standby.
@videogalore
@videogalore 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this - and in particular the dedication to get the camera/phone in the right spot whilst trying to manage a changing situation!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you actually noticed. Most people dont. Hope it helped you out.
@nigelbrooks803
@nigelbrooks803 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome back geek man, thought we had lost you. thanks for taking the time to do this, personally i prefer to partially drain rather than trust to luck with a snatch and go, i find it preferable to spend a bit of time draining and filling rather than cleaning. thanks again ollie.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. All my career I have been a stack them high and sell them cheap type engineer. I still drain things but I weigh up every situation before I start. :-)
@user-li8gr8ur8l
@user-li8gr8ur8l 5 ай бұрын
What a ballache. Ollie you absolute trooper.❤
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 ай бұрын
This one was a pain.
@mrh2602
@mrh2602 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back
@aamirpatel8136
@aamirpatel8136 4 жыл бұрын
Finally your back. Great vid man. Thanks!
@davidceredig-evans8772
@davidceredig-evans8772 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. How fortunate that insert depths on new pump valves were the same as the old ones!
@markplumber3635
@markplumber3635 4 жыл бұрын
Good to have you back 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Been a difficult time lately. Just getting back to it. :-)
@jimbo-ed3kc
@jimbo-ed3kc 4 жыл бұрын
Good video again ollie, can't believe that pump nut never disappeared through a crack in the floorboards, you get it so easy
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I know. :-)
@siouxhartley4323
@siouxhartley4323 3 жыл бұрын
Well done you! Amongst other internet tasks I do all the KZfaq research for my careers boiler jobs. Gas safe doesn't mean good advice isn't sometimes very helpful! I'm homebound so have plenty of time to get my teeth into checking out what is available on different jobs and have found you to be the most reliable, knowledgeable guy posting help! Thanks and keep up the good work!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will get back Ito it when i have time.
@munirafzal75
@munirafzal75 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. I did a pump job successfully after watching this video. Keep up great work of educating others 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Keep learning :-)Keep safe.
@ME-hc1fk
@ME-hc1fk 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back Ollie.A nice little vid for apprentices to learn by.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's not technical, but we all have to do it. :-)
@sailcheal
@sailcheal 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best practical mantainance video I have ever watched..and I have watched a lot...this is real life plumbing... problem after problem! And then solved 👍 well done that man.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Its real life. No plan, just get it done. :-)
@quadrantheatingelectricspl2907
@quadrantheatingelectricspl2907 4 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, keep them coming. Very informative
@davidoshea1536
@davidoshea1536 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back mate..😁
@andrewpemberton7295
@andrewpemberton7295 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back, always enjoy your videos. I got called out once found a burnt out pump and no water in the pipes! Found half a dead mouse binging up the f&e pipe. Brings do work!🤣
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Yummy. Thats grim. :-)
@brendonoreilly2143
@brendonoreilly2143 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back mate.👍👍👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for becoming a Patron.:-)
@desdiamond5700
@desdiamond5700 4 жыл бұрын
God to see you back Ollie, hope your keeping busy.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
That's why I have been gone. :-) Too much going on.
@henrybartlett1986
@henrybartlett1986 3 жыл бұрын
Keep at it. These are excellent and much appreciated. Very generous.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@dougfields5798
@dougfields5798 2 жыл бұрын
You are a much braver man than me ,I’d have isolated the tank on the ballofix and drained a couple of gallons of water out but I’m old and my heart is not as strong as it was .
@ryanandrews397
@ryanandrews397 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your videos! Thanks
@davidoshea1536
@davidoshea1536 4 жыл бұрын
Another great informative video bud, keep up the brilliant work 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks.:-)
@Freedom-gn2ch
@Freedom-gn2ch 4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate thank you for the videos I have been watching you often last time you were in your loft with your boiler thank you very much all the best
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
That was a while ago. 2018 I think. :-) Boiler is still going strong though.
@sodig876
@sodig876 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had a wet vac you’ve just convinced me I need one in my kit. 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Unblock sinks suck the muddy water out of stopcock holes. Clean dirt of carpets:-/
@paullenton2076
@paullenton2076 4 жыл бұрын
Good to get a syphon going too
@dilaliotube
@dilaliotube 3 жыл бұрын
Also great for washing machines and dishwashers 👍🏻
@alineena
@alineena 4 жыл бұрын
As always - Brilliant video!!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it. :-)
@itsrubes9779
@itsrubes9779 3 жыл бұрын
I’m about to start a years course at the same place Tina Barham teaches, that’s why I’m watching your videos and Tina’s to get more tips 💪🏻🙏🏻
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 3 жыл бұрын
That is great. Tina will get you up to speed pretty quickly.
@richardstone8145
@richardstone8145 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Ollie. 1st time i’ve seen a cistern bunged. Have only changed 1 pump so far and had to get a junior hacksaw on the big nuts as they were seized and had about as much space as you did.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Real work :-) I hate it sometimes.
@oneloveonelifeman
@oneloveonelifeman 4 жыл бұрын
Your wiring videos kicked arse!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Got the next one in the editing software :-)
@melike1984
@melike1984 4 жыл бұрын
Well done mate thanks for your uploads
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you watch them.
@jockster5525
@jockster5525 2 жыл бұрын
We need to see some more from this awesome channel m..hope you are well sir
@richardadamgas
@richardadamgas 4 жыл бұрын
Another quality video. Thank you!!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to watch it. :-)
@dannyjenko696
@dannyjenko696 4 жыл бұрын
Great video keep up the good work
@narinderbagga
@narinderbagga 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video of a realistic situation, good tips.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@FuelingWit
@FuelingWit 4 жыл бұрын
We are still here mate x keep up the videos
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I have Loads of stuff to come.
@colinleahy4824
@colinleahy4824 4 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 , just fitted a similar pump today and I'm sure the instructions , say the terminal box , should not have the cable gland facing upwards.
@bryanwilliams7530
@bryanwilliams7530 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your videos, interesting stuff, fantastic commentary too 👌
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-) I think it was a Stella too. ;-)
@bryanwilliams7530
@bryanwilliams7530 2 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek definitely a can of Stella, If you know, you know 😉 🤣
@justsendmelocation5068
@justsendmelocation5068 4 жыл бұрын
The bung is a life saver I've used it so many times.
@mjdrumtech7193
@mjdrumtech7193 4 жыл бұрын
Where do you get them from? Been looking for ages :)
@davebayliss3142
@davebayliss3142 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, very helpful 👏
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it. :-)
@ThePanosmit
@ThePanosmit 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video mate!Really helpful!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. :-)
@lockystocky1
@lockystocky1 4 жыл бұрын
Done a good job filming considering the tight space
@Honest_Reviewer.
@Honest_Reviewer. 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video.
@owsi2297
@owsi2297 4 жыл бұрын
Great video mate 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ;-)
@mattbroome1981
@mattbroome1981 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Ollie. Another fantastic video. Personally I prefer the boiler fault finding, but always learn something from your vids. So a big thank you. Very much appreciated
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have the 3 port stuff to follow and then some boiler bits and bobs. :-)
@jamiehunt7362
@jamiehunt7362 4 жыл бұрын
Nice vid as usual. I find using a thick rubble bag is good to catch water in situations where space is tight. I normally turn the pump head round to help it with the self vent inside it :)
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I missed it on this one.
@javidmohammed9498
@javidmohammed9498 3 жыл бұрын
Good video appreciate your efforts and video. 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@user-te1le7ck6b
@user-te1le7ck6b 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome back mate , missed your videos , you are a top engineer, shame your doing more wiring , I like your repair videos like on the biassi I used to own
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I will get em done and get back to the real repairs soon. :-)
@martinwarner1178
@martinwarner1178 9 ай бұрын
Good stuff. Thank you. Peace brother.
@umark6695
@umark6695 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome back!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-) Did you already watch this?
@umark6695
@umark6695 4 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek Nah I'm in the process of doing so.
@pearcemachineshop5200
@pearcemachineshop5200 4 жыл бұрын
Well explained bud, that’s what I would call a bastard of a job but we keep getting them, just have to get them done. Alan.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly :-)
@kieranwims1976
@kieranwims1976 4 жыл бұрын
Good vid. My tip is when bunging I always isolate the ball valve by tying it up or isolation valve. That way if the bungs airlock goes and the gurgle starts it doesn't refill and you can get back up and do the bungs again.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I haven't had any bunging issues for years. Still don't forget the things that didn't work. :-)
@24-7ttplumbingheating4
@24-7ttplumbingheating4 3 жыл бұрын
really good video guys
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ratchriat1716
@ratchriat1716 3 жыл бұрын
that is a interesting job tight spaces top work enjoyed the video.
@johnclarke6542
@johnclarke6542 4 жыл бұрын
Great video some good tips 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks :-)
@yannkitson116
@yannkitson116 4 жыл бұрын
Good vid. thanks for sharing.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :-)
@theheatingdoctor
@theheatingdoctor 2 жыл бұрын
Always drain down to save time and give a professional, clean service :)
@SteveSmith-kf9on
@SteveSmith-kf9on 4 жыл бұрын
The dreaded gergle, don’t you just know it mate !!! Luv ya vids , cheers
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Its one of the worse sounds when your doing a 3 port. :-) Pump isn't too bad. :-)
@ImBarryScottCSS
@ImBarryScottCSS 4 жыл бұрын
Quality installation :D
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
:-?
@alangriffiths8401
@alangriffiths8401 Жыл бұрын
Good Video - I used some Wago connectors for the Mid Valve connection as to opposed to a terminal block, I believe also you can get a Regin 5 way plug /connector / socket for the connection.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 ай бұрын
Sorry I didn’t respond to this comment. I didn’t see it in my feed. :-(
@mrman3509
@mrman3509 4 жыл бұрын
Another top video
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching it. :-)
@brianmayne6513
@brianmayne6513 4 жыл бұрын
Good video. Kèep em coming
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks :-) I will
@jordan9318
@jordan9318 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. This is exactly how I do it..... can you do a video on why it's pumping over. Would love to see your methods and causes.... cheers
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I can. It will go on the list. (its a long list though)
@petersutton587
@petersutton587 4 жыл бұрын
Good job I normally undo the 4 bolts holding pump body and spin it so it’s right way up.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I agree. I should of done that. :-)
@jayhambleton5834
@jayhambleton5834 4 жыл бұрын
Top video 👍🏼
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks :-)
@Razz60
@Razz60 4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@peterdawson5115
@peterdawson5115 4 жыл бұрын
Did a pump change recently as a favour for family, bought new valves , one of which was faulty, and those rubber valve washers wouldn't seal, luckily I had a couple of fibre ones with me, then it air locked when refilling, quick change turned into 3 hours and trying to find a pump valve on a Sunday Afternoon, such fun 😠
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Favours..... Just not worth it sometimes. :-)
@ronsmith8800
@ronsmith8800 4 жыл бұрын
Well done nice job
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching it. :-)
@gourdarchibald6588
@gourdarchibald6588 3 жыл бұрын
I once had to bung the cold water tank outlet when a builder skill sawed through the Bath pipe. No idea what made her think of it, but my wife gave me a bag of Carrots, one of them fitted well enough to work as a bung - genius! Not suggesting you keep carrots on the Van, but they saved our Kitchen ceiling.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 3 жыл бұрын
:-) I have done the same thing :-) I even remember the block it happened in. ;-)
@NerveriosNZ
@NerveriosNZ Жыл бұрын
So good
@benregler9872
@benregler9872 3 жыл бұрын
Get a magnet on that H I'd put money on that being why it's pumping over. I have those Regin plugs too much better than the Drayton ones imo. I often use the end of the plug to cap the vent and those Regin 5 pin plugs are a dream for awkward wiring. Great video 👍🏽
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Your absolutely correct on the blocked H. I did check it and lost the video. :-)
@YorkshireBeaver
@YorkshireBeaver 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Rule of thumb seems harder the job the less space to do it in 😲. Any thoughts on rubber or fibre washers? Only ask as rubber washers have disintegrated after 7 years and started leaking
@LowreyContractorsUK
@LowreyContractorsUK Ай бұрын
Thank you , reality.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek Ай бұрын
No problem dude. :-)
@lumen8721
@lumen8721 4 жыл бұрын
Great video mate! “Maybe lost 2.5 litres of water” Like just for using the metric means of measure, can’t get my head around empirical measurements.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. :-) I always use litres when talking about water. :-) What is a gallon anyway??
@goldgas1216
@goldgas1216 4 жыл бұрын
Great great video mate
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Send me some more stickers. :-)
@goldgas1216
@goldgas1216 4 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek only if you promise you're not using them as toilet paper
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
@@goldgas1216 Im sure they will turn up. :-0
@goldgas1216
@goldgas1216 4 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek hahahaha bet they will, u won't want them after
@peterstencell804
@peterstencell804 4 жыл бұрын
If you take pump apart just install motor with impeller. I really appreciate the tools I have the same one there not cheap.
@Adeem247
@Adeem247 4 жыл бұрын
Illuminati confirmed at 2.50 lol. Appreciate the time you take out to make these videos mate
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
what? I know my fingers from my thumb? :-)
@paulmaddison2507
@paulmaddison2507 4 жыл бұрын
Very good vid showing the probs we guys come across, if the 3 point valve was a easy change would you have changed with out draining the system? Cheers.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I usually will drain off the system for a 3 port. Three pipes glugging away makes my arse twitch. :-(
@paulbrown1079
@paulbrown1079 4 жыл бұрын
A few good tips your 100% on getting lucky with both valves holding !
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
People make everything look easy on the net. Real life is different. :-)
@paulbrown1079
@paulbrown1079 4 жыл бұрын
Those plugs you used on the CWS tank where did you get them from or was it a case of heres one I made earlier 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
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@suheilhanna873
@suheilhanna873 3 жыл бұрын
You brilliant
@reghy2008
@reghy2008 4 жыл бұрын
nice one
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@seaworthing
@seaworthing 4 жыл бұрын
good video i press the like button
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ;-)
@benregler9872
@benregler9872 4 жыл бұрын
I usually remove the center bleed screw and see if the water stops dripping. It let's me know if the pump valves are letting by.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
It can take a while to stop though. :-)
@dtmsreef8308
@dtmsreef8308 4 жыл бұрын
I normally crack the pump head off slightly with a rubble bag underneath, works a treat. Also, could have rotated pump head right way round 😉
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I know..... :-) lots of people pointing it out. :-)
@aaronjepson424
@aaronjepson424 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video and job. Do you just use the olive and compression ? as i normally always wipe a bit of paste onto the olive too. Great video though. LOOKED TIGHT .
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I use a bit of paste. Otherwise it is very hard to tell how tight things actually are. Bit of paste makes it smoother. :-)
@markgilder9990
@markgilder9990 3 жыл бұрын
It’s nice to see a proper real life job, as it really happens.
@lawrencepeters4139
@lawrencepeters4139 4 жыл бұрын
Hi great vid But being old school I would have isolated header tank and drained down to top of ground floor rads then refilled
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Obviously you get paid by the hour. :-)
@pb9926
@pb9926 4 жыл бұрын
I always use a regin 5 pin plug on port valve changes, saves going into messy wiring centres.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Costs money though. I get a fixed fee and pay for parts on a lot of my work. :-)
@pb9926
@pb9926 4 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek totally understand what you're saying. Great videos mate 👍
@tomstrutton4351
@tomstrutton4351 4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
@@tomstrutton4351 Always use a 5 way connector? Or get a fixed fee?
@tomstrutton4351
@tomstrutton4351 4 жыл бұрын
HeatingGeek always use a 5 way connector, can’t always get into the wiring centre. Even if you can a cable can fall out that you don’t notice making you fault find all over again. Worth the 4 quid for speed alone
@itsrubes9779
@itsrubes9779 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video, where did you learn your trade? Was it a year’s course and then out into the field? I’m watching your vids trying to get a understanding of your trade, hoping to get onto a course real soon, cheers
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 3 жыл бұрын
A 3 year apprenticeship for me. Most people doing 6 months courses nowadays but don't come out with very much knowledge.
@D_pawson
@D_pawson 4 жыл бұрын
30/32mm open spanner for 22mm compression fittings lot easier to get in
@dcawkwell
@dcawkwell 4 жыл бұрын
The worst pump I was asked to do had been installed behind an oil boiler(they weigh a ton). I had to take the oil boiler out to get at it. I changed the piping so the pump was accessible in future. I sometimes wonder about some of the people that install some systems.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
That doesn't surprise me. I had a pump under a floor between the ceiling (below) and the floorboards. I just said no. I don't need the hassle. The customer was a dick so I didn't feel bad refusing to do it. He sued the insurance company when the next contractor left a yellow patch on the ceiling. The contractor had made him sign a waiver :-) All good.
@blunderz2699
@blunderz2699 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job , could you not have got another adjustable on the body to save damage to the flange thread , went well though 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
No, because of the angle. I did mention that.
@SuperJinxter
@SuperJinxter 3 жыл бұрын
On the Alpha pumps, don’t you need to undo the hex bolts and turn the head the right way up? I only ask because I actually read the booklet you get with the pump. That was a red pump so not sure if it’s different.
@markgau5009
@markgau5009 4 жыл бұрын
Top tip if you ever come across pump valve union stuck which is common as us plumbers know.. get hammer drill with small tungsten tip bit and use on hammer only to push around it never fails.. done loads over the years...
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
what do you mean by a small tungsten tip? Like a pozi?
@markgau5009
@markgau5009 4 жыл бұрын
HeatingGeek masonry drill bit with tungsten tip!..
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
@@markgau5009 Of course... My brain wasn't working when I replied.:-) Thanks
@rafflesnh
@rafflesnh 4 жыл бұрын
Great job, in shabby conditions again. Perhaps that explains why you always seem to have a heavy cold when you upload a new vid?? :-D
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I have polyps in my nose. :-) Getting them done 28th. Might actually be able to smell gas again...
@rafflesnh
@rafflesnh 4 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek Yeah, kinda crucial that! All the best for the 28th then. ;-)
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
@@rafflesnh Thanks :-)
@charliesebbage9401
@charliesebbage9401 4 жыл бұрын
For all those non plumbers who say “changing a pump is easy I could do it myself”
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
This was easier than it looked but still difficult. :-)
@chester6343
@chester6343 4 жыл бұрын
Usually a spark
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
@Jonny Mosquito Strawman at Large Earlex or Wicks?
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
@Jonny Mosquito Strawman at Large I don't often use it.... But when I need to, i'm never disappointed
@lukecacciatorenorris8770
@lukecacciatorenorris8770 4 жыл бұрын
@Jonny Mosquito Strawman at Large what a great idea. Im going to modify my trusted small titan on the weekend loool. No more trips to the customers toilet to empty the wet vac lol
@gregbenham5586
@gregbenham5586 4 жыл бұрын
Ollie, i now hate changing 3 port or 2 ports as i get worried of movement on the primary flow cylinder union especially on the yellow lagged cylinder ( older cylinders).
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I know. its horrible when its the close.
@peterhyatt6751
@peterhyatt6751 4 жыл бұрын
Have to admit I've never come across a 2/3 port valve soldered on
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I mean the nuts because its so close to the fitting. :-)
@charlie12358
@charlie12358 4 жыл бұрын
Was told way back in the college days that you should always remove the vent first then the cold feed or it MAY cause a small air lock, not sure if this is true but I'm not one to upset the plumbing gods.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I think you got that the wrong way around?? I might be wrong but I was taught the opposite. :-)
@chriscars3578
@chriscars3578 4 жыл бұрын
The tank could do with cleaning out
@kevinbrown6066
@kevinbrown6066 4 жыл бұрын
Sham 69: Another great vid Ollie. I will donate £50.00 to a charity of your choice if you let your hair grow for 6 months. Come on boys n girls this guy does a lot for us Engineers and all he's got to do is let his hair grow. Let us target 1K he won't be able to say no.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I will if you will.:-)
@B1cam
@B1cam 4 жыл бұрын
Do you ever change the head? Can be a good option sometimes.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Yes whenever I can. :-)
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