toms top tips how to get a siezed pump running

[TheForeverEngland]

Thanks Tom!! You're the best!

[Modelcrower]

Another good one...... but how to free those firred up, corroded valves, Tom? Guess it's back to bunging or draining the system and a pair of new valves. Thanks, Tom. Merry Xmas, look forward to more tips.

[k956upg]

this is also the time to check the fault was not just the impellor blade slipping as this can bethe total fault even if its rinning free.

screwdriver in front turn & hold the blades to check for slippage..

open & close gate valves that letby if not sealing after 2 times then freeze or drain.hang system etc.

[k956upg]

this is also the time to check the fault was not just the impellor blade slipping as this can bethe total fault even if its rinning free.

screwdriver in front turn & hold the blades to check for slippage..

[pallysspot]

Tom if you get a chance, can you do a video on siezed gate valves that dont close off the water in circumstances like this? Cheers fella.

[qwertyytrewq103]

Disturbing pump valves not a good idea- especially the slotted screwdriver type -50% of the time they will leak afterwards.

O n a siezed pump 80% of the will free after taking 2 hammers to it. - sounds drastic but aint, hold lump hammer (larger of the two) and give it a belt with (claw hammer) - bing - job done.

[danzeyboy]

Tom, quick question. The part you suggest we clean and lubricate...is that actually a part that spins? Only the impeller and its bearings seem to spin within the cylinder on the part you suggest we grease?

Hope this question makes sense.

[RWills27]

Thanks Tomplum,

Our central heating woke us in the night with thumping banging and a sound like fingernails scraping down the inside of the walls. Sent my wife to investigate she was having none of it. Turns out the boiler broken and after lots of internet forums and googling found your tips on youtube.

I have flushed to system refurbished the pump and the" jobs a goodun".

Thanks.

Cost 4 hose clips+rust inhibiter from B&Q

PS..What are your veiws on these solutions....any more tips.

[lasht2monyon]

i keep my hands clean by avoiding threatening circumstanses, like a boxer avoids a punch, experiance cannot be bought , but i hope to share my knowledge and help others,, thanks for your comment

[sooey1]

Hi tom, glad you took it in the spirit it was meant. Now give us another tip if you don't mind, how on earth do you keep your hands so clean? Mine are minty, what gloves do you wear. I use the plastic throwaway ones but find that they fall apart very quickly and ain't much use.

[TheTomplum]

great feedback sooey, i can take constructive advise, it adds to the usefullness of these tips,

[sooey1]

Nice one tom, great series of tips for would be plumbers.

I don't want to be picky cos you're obviously a great fella, but you should have told them to isolate the leccy first before touching it. Also you forgot to tell em to bleed the pump after putting it back together. Don't let me put you off though, like I said I'm not trying to be picky just constructive. LKeep up the good work.