Noisy secondary DHW pump

[Ted808]

No it's not the pump, but it IS horizontal instead of vertical- needs to change right? Pipe is also installed in the wall! OMG !
I think not supported or insulated or insulation has died.. wall now acts as a sound board... needless to say driving her crazy.... for years??? Plus, the pump also runs 24/7, resulting in the water that was hot after the boiler heated the cylinder in the morning, by wizzing around all day, by lunch time a hot shower is out of the question. So, cust calls me can I sort it? I would want to rip it all out and start again, BUT, not possible. Allright I'll turn the pump and wire it = timer/prog. (right?) My question is this: Is there a device I can fit at the point of use to which would only allow the secondary circulation to work when needed? AND any OTHER advise would be mucho mucho appreciated. :blush5:

 

[stevetheplumber]

its called a switch lol

 

[Whyme]

Timer like you said.

 

[tolly]

Could you not piggyback off "HW on" from programmer in the wiring centre?

 

[tolly]

Actually I suppose that wouldn't be a very good idea if programmer was set to "once" or twice"

Would perhaps work if HW times set to say 6.00am - 11pm and left like that but someone will end up changing the programmer to "on" so ignore my rubbish idea and run it off its own timer lol

 

[efficiencyman]

You could wire in an occupancy detector with timer, or more if required on other floors.

 

[Ted808]

You could wire in an occupancy detector with timer, or more if required on other floors.

Cheers ..but what is this?

 

[mountainman]

It's similar to the infrared movement detector found on burgler alarms and automatic lighting systems.

 

[jtsplumbing]

Just keep things nice & simple put it on its own timer, Just ask if they want Digital or Manual timer

 

[Ted808]

Just keep things nice & simple put it on its own timer, Just ask if they want Digital or Manual timer

thanks J... yep that's what i'm off to do later this week...

 

[Kelwyn Perkins]

Simple Manual switch on my last job, really quick handover with customer to!

 

[Ted808]

Simple Manual switch on my last job, really quick handover with customer to!

Hi update-
Job done, was a bit of a mission to trace the cable from the pump back down to the junction box, but it having said that it was smooth and I hope she is pleases.... waiting for thanks ............................................................................. .....................................................................................................................................................................................