Central heating pump broken

[steveyc]

Only need a quick and dirty
But need it NOW
How do I stick a screwdriver in to manually turn it?

 

[45yearsagasman]

You don't stick a screwdriver anywhere. On the front of the pump there's a black hex thingy and you unscrew that, pull outwards to engage the rotor and spin it like that. That pump is very old and could well be beyond repair. Good luck with all that, as the access to the front looks poor.

 

[steveyc]

Hi
Thanks for the swift reply

Do I access the pump from the side shown in the photos?
Or is access via the opposite side (the awkward side)?

 

[HERTS P&D]

I would be off to Screwfix to get a new pump.

Andy

 

[steveyc]

It's someone else's problem in a few weeks time
I just need it patched up

 

[45yearsagasman]

Access is from the awkward side. Don't you just hate that?

 

[stardanny]

You could loose up the 22mm nut on valves on both side, just enough so the the pump can be turn over for access and test it. Be ready for escaping water.

Daniel.

 

[steveyc]

Daniel _ how much water? Will it mean draining the hot tank?

 

[Nige F]

Danny is right - no more than a cupful of water should escape - an old towel will sort it

 

[steveyc]

What prevents the entire contents of the hot water escaping?

 

[45yearsagasman]

What prevents the entire contents of the hot water escaping?

Slacken the nut only a half turn, the joint will still hold together and allow you to turn the pump. Your hot water tank contents will not be affected in any way.