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Central Heating tripping circuit breaker

  • 04-03-2012 6:30pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭


    Hi All

    My central heating started to trip the circuit breaker. I disconnected all wiring in the burner and eventually got to the plugin unit that is attached to my water pump. When i unplug this unit from my pump the breaker stays up.
    In this unit is a motor run capacitor. Can i simply replace this capacitor, or can i link it out temporarily.

    Thanks

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    Currently fundraising for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

    In Memory of my fab Wife www.sinsin.ie



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,828 ✭✭✭meercat


    most likely you need to replace the pump
    much simpler and may save you money in the long run


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭lochdara


    bugger... didnt want to hear that.. its the second one i done.
    but it is in 7 year period

    Thanks

    ______________________________________________________

    Currently fundraising for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

    In Memory of my fab Wife www.sinsin.ie



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,828 ✭✭✭meercat


    maybe you could replace it yourself
    not a major job if you borrow the right tools
    usually there are shut off valves either side of the pump to save draining the system


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭lochdara


    yeah i can do the replacement myself... the pump does look corroded a bit on the outside but the little box that plugs in was dry.

    ______________________________________________________

    Currently fundraising for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

    In Memory of my fab Wife www.sinsin.ie



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,828 ✭✭✭meercat


    there should be an arrow to indicate water flow direction;)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭lochdara


    ah yeah there is along with little inline screws to lock it up. I'll get a price tomorrow

    ______________________________________________________

    Currently fundraising for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

    In Memory of my fab Wife www.sinsin.ie



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,516 ✭✭✭Outkast_IRE


    word to the wise if your through 2 pumps in such a short period , just check that it defo shuts off when your heating shuts off.
    Also in my personal experience and many will agree not all makes are equal quality. Grundfos being among the best .

    Make sure there is no leak whatsoever after you replace the pump , corrosion on the outside of the pump would usually indicate a slow drip or a leak keep an eye on it. Some of the pump valves are notorious for drips and leaks after messing with them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,828 ✭✭✭meercat


    word to the wise if your through 2 pumps in such a short period , just check that it defo shuts off when your heating shuts off.

    good point


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭lochdara


    thanks I'll note that. the one i got from my plumbing supplier was a DAB one last time.

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  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    DAB wouldn't be great IMHO, good luck with the valves either side of the pump as they will usually leak when you open/close them, if they do make sure you replace them with 'gate type' as at least next time it will be an easier job!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 496 ✭✭GASMANN


    DGOBS wrote: »
    DAB wouldn't be great IMHO, good luck with the valves either side of the pump as they will usually leak when you open/close them, if they do make sure you replace them with 'gate type' as at least next time it will be an easier job!
    have seen some priceless examples of lads trying to bate them into the space that the ogiginal pump and valves were in, like their allergic to draining systems


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    Wasn't there a recent thread where someone wanted to know about pricing for non-wet side work only?????


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭anuprising


    tony , please don't try wind me up with your smart comments .
    I wanted a gas installer for a specific task within gas fitting .
    there is no wet work involved in installing gas fires or cookers you will agree.

    when you are training your '18 day wonders' how long do you spend teaching wet work to van drivers ?


    want to keep it going ?

    do you want me to pm you names of a van driver and a warehouse assistant that you 'trained' .


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    Me wind someone up, never my intent, it's you who made a comment personally about me!

    But again, it's the CER you need to contact not me, I do not register or allow anyone into a classroom, I tech a subject of gas installation theory ( with some practical) flawed as it maybe.

    I certify no one, again CER is who you should be talking to.

    Why not join a committee, or start an organisation to implement change, submit comments to white papers when they are issued, shouting from the sidelines achieves little

    If a van drive was accepted onto a course, which in my experience has been few and far between (most classes as todays are made up of plumbers and associated trades, fitters, electricians etc) you should report it if you feel strongly about it.

    18 day wonders are not a good thing, but what have we got to work with outside this structure that has been put in place?
    Recently things like the 'letter of introduction' was scrapped, a good thing. Maybe OFT101 may or should follow a similar fate, but Oftec has entry requirements too, it's up to the centre, the certification bodies, INAB and UKAS with the CER to decide on these matters.

    Should I give up working and sign on until they satisfy you?


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