Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungalow

[boaz]

Title says all, I live in a bungalow in East Sussex, old 15/50 pump, and Danfoss actuator on 3 port valve all shot. Any approximate price for carrying out replacement of same. Boiler is new ( Worcester/Bosch 15 Ri ),
Any help appreciated,
Kind Regards,
boaz

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

Re: Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungal

Depends on access, whether the parts are supplied by the plumber, how easy it is to drain down. May need new inhibitor too

 

[boaz]

Re: Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungal

Access is simple - no problems in roof space, I would purchase parts, no requirement to drain down, as pump has shut off valves each side, and actuator does not require the plumbing side to be touched - I just cannot do it myself any more !!! - but if I am talking silly money, then I will have to, it is a pain being over 70, but better than the option ¬!!,
boaz.

 

[tolly]

Re: Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungal

Pump Valves don't shut down properly a lot of the time, worth bearing that in mind when you receive quotes/estimates.

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

Re: Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungal

If you supply parts.............£100-120?

 

[tolly]

Re: Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungal

Also, Any reason in particular for changing the 15-50 to a 15-60 in a bungalow?

 

[boaz]

Re: Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungal

They do not manufacture the 15/50 any more - it has been dropped and replaced by the 15/50/60.
Which when I think about it makes good sense, Thanks for your reply,
boaz

 

[lucas121]

Re: Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungal

As said before pump valves don't always shut off.

On another note, some times the actuator gives up because the valve itself is starting to seize and wears the actuator out. Meaning your new one won't last long.

 

[boaz]

Re: Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungal

Thanks for that, I have been up in the loft, to remove the actuator, and the valve moves very freely, hence I found the pump had 240 volts - but not turning - have not long moved into the bungalow which is why I had the boiler replaced, the old one was a classic !!!. It did have a bonus, you could fry bacon & eggs on the top. As it is now passed 5 ,clock, I will have my first Scottish water before dinner - that's about the only joy of the 70+ !!
boaz

 

[boaz]

Re: Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungal

At that price, it is OK, not worth knocking my back out for that - thank you,
boaz

 

[Millsy 82]

Re: Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungal

Me personally I never replace just the head on 3 ports as there is usually a reason it has worn out. Why not ask a couple of people local to you or post up on here your location and someone may be able to help you.

 

[boaz]

Re: Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungal

That was very considerate of you 82, my thanks. It was suggested around £120 ish, and as I said I will find a plumber, but I will check him whilst working on same, !!!.
That should now end this thread, and thank you all once again for your assistance,
Kind Regards, boaz