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Rung the bleeding bolt on boiler

  • 01-02-2016 5:58pm
    #1
    kerryjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,598 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys wondering would anyone be able to help me here I rang the bleeding screw on a firebird boiler got it out but its shot completely and your man in pluming store said probably have to replace whole punp 80 euro are they hard to replace


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  • #2
    Dtp1979
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    kerryjack wrote: »
    Hi guys wondering would anyone be able to help me here I rang the bleeding screw on a firebird boiler got it out but its shot completely and your man in pluming store said probably have to replace whole punp 80 euro are they hard to replace

    Have you a picture of it?


  • #3
    kerryjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,598 ✭✭✭kerryjack


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Have you a picture of it?

    No not there at moment its a indoor firebird-s 50/90


  • #4
    Dtp1979
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    kerryjack wrote: »
    No not there at moment its a indoor firebird-s 50/90

    I know what the burner looks like but idneed to see exactly what nut and what damage you're talking about


  • #5
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    If the thread of the pump port is rung, then yes a new pump will be required.


  • #6
    jimf
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    they can be repaired using a helicoil

    unless you know somebody with the kit and the knowhow to use then its as tony says new pump


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  • #7
    saltandpepper10
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    Childish I know but I keep saying the op,s headline too myself in a Dublin accent��


  • #8
    kerryjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,598 ✭✭✭kerryjack


    saltandpepper10 wrote: »
    Childish I know but I keep saying the op,s headline too myself in a Dublin accent��

    Ha ha good one


  • #9
    kerryjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,598 ✭✭✭kerryjack


    Thanks lads for reply for anyone interested or have same problem turned out a simple job one nut holding in burner unit to fire box it came away disconnected elecric cable just 4 wires disconnected oil hose and changed the pump 3 small alen key screws and out it poped done in 15 minutes plumbers seem to be mad busy again good sighn of the country


  • #10
    agusta
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    The new pump should be set up to suit your boiler to get any sort of efficiency.low efficiency will cost alot more on oil to run burner.It is done with a pressure gauge and flue gas analyser.If the pressure on the pump is set incorrect,you can damage the baffles or cause sooting and co.


  • #11
    kerryjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,598 ✭✭✭kerryjack


    agusta wrote: »
    The new pump should be set up to suit your boiler to get any sort of efficiency.low efficiency will cost alot more on oil to run burner.It is done with a pressure gauge and flue gas analyser.If the pressure on the pump is set incorrect,you can damage the baffles or cause sooting and co.
    Thanks for that advice agusta its due a service and I will say to him than its a great boiler never gave a bit of trouble only for my stupidity leaving run out of oil and having to bleed it


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  • #12
    agusta
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭agusta


    kerryjack wrote: »
    Thanks for that advice agusta its due a service and I will say to him than its a great boiler never gave a bit of trouble only for my stupidity leaving run out of oil and having to bleed it
    If your are getting it serviced.Get a service technician who uses a flue gas analyser.This will ensure your getting the maximum efficiency from your boiler.


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