Dodgy Pump

[kay-jay]

The pump gadget spinning is not proof that the pump is spinning.
It is like a compass. The gadget spins in the presence of electro magnetic energy. All it proves is that the pump is "trying to spin"

 

[kay-jay]

Yes you can just replace the head

 

[Stanios]

The pump gadget spinning is not proof that the pump is spinning.
It is like a compass. The gadget spins in the presence of electro magnetic energy. All it proves is that the pump is "trying to spin"

That's what I thought, suppose the same applies to solenoids?

 

[kay-jay]

I cant say ive tried putting the pump gadget near a solenoid to test but the logic applies.

 

[Last Plumber]

Pump spin gadget won't work on A.C. solenoid due to absence of a capacitor.

 

[Stanios]

Pump spin gadget won't work on A.C. solenoid due to absence of a capacitor.

You sure? Checked one yesterday on potterton prima

 

[Last Plumber]

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You sure? Checked one yesterday on potterton prima

Did it spin ?

 

[Stanios]

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Did it spin ?

Did on one, second solenoid didnt but it wasnt getting 240v so got a pcb to replace me thinks
nevermind just been on phone to technical second solenoid wasnt meant to be getting 240 untill the pilot is rectified.
Its a steep curve this!

 

[Last Plumber]

Did on one, second solenoid didnt but it wasnt getting 240v so got a pcb to replace me thinks
nevermind just been on phone to technical second solenoid wasnt meant to be getting 240 untill the pilot is rectified.
Its a steep curve this!

If the solenoid is D C Current ( and I think that boiler is ) it may spin due to that.
A lot use 230v DC .
I was talking about A C Current.
Only because you were asking about an A C Motor ( pump ).
Sorry if I'm confusing things.
You're better testing these things with a good quality multimeter.
I don't know what you've got but the Fluke 116 is good.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

If the solenoid is D C Current ( and I think that boiler is ) it may spin due to that.
A lot use 230v DC .
I was talking about A C Current.
Only because you were asking about an A C Motor ( pump ).
Sorry if I'm confusing things.
You're better testing these things with a good quality multimeter.
I don't know what you've got but the Fluke 116 is good.

How can you text them with a multi meter ?