Pressure vessel pump??

[macka09]

hi guys. What pumps are most of you using to check/pump expansion vessels? Cheers all

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Regin hand / bike pump

 

[macka09]

Regin hand / bike pump

I’ve seen that one but can’t seem to get it off the shelf locally.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I’ve seen that one but can’t seem to get it off the shelf locally.

City / pt have them

 

[Harvest Fields]

Regin tall pump for me. Cps/Wolseley normal have them on shelf by me.

 

[Scott_D]

Halfords foot pump

 

[townfanjon]

Footpump with a mega long hose

 

[Jerry]

Footpump with a mega long hose

Tell me more please! Which manufacturer has an extra long hose?

 

[Harvest Fields]

The Regin tower pump

 

[king of pipes]

Regin for me to . kop

 

[SimonG]

Stirrup pump with long hose from hwos.

 

[townfanjon]

Tell me more please! Which manufacturer has an extra long hose?

Its a twin barrelled pump but I lengthened the hose. Heyner brand.

 

[Jerry]

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Its a twin barrelled pump but I lengthened the hose. Heyner brand.

aaah DIY pump. Nice

 

[macka09]

Is a Standard foot pump accurate enough for boiler vessels?

 

[townfanjon]

Is a Standard foot pump accurate enough for boiler vessels?

I never trust the gauge lol , always test them with an accurate gauge.

Edit , gauge to the right of the pic

 

[macka09]

Typical. Just ran to Halfords and all there’s the hoses were short. Also the dials don’t seem the best

 

[Harvest Fields]

Typical. Just ran to Halfords and all there’s the hoses were short. Also the dials don’t seem the best

Not the best place to go to be honest.

 

[Best]

Mains voltage compressor for me.
Saves me sweating.
The expansion vessels on unvented units are just too much for me doing it with a manual pump

 

[Jim Goodenough]

Mains voltage compressor for me.
Saves me sweating.
The expansion vessels on unvented units just are too much for me doing it with a manual pump

Especially when they're flat or you're making sure they've failed..

 

[Burger]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Regin-Regk30-Pressure-Vessel-Metre/dp/B00GRQZAZG

Or this - not sure how good though

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[Brambles]

As usual, odd advice from me. For pressurised heating systems ( to 1 bar ish), an electric Adidas / Puma sports pump from Sports Direct. Will get to 1 bar with ease, 2 bar with a struggle!!

For expansion vessels on unvented systems, a small CO2 cartridge in an emergency bike pump. They cost 49p/ cartridge and will charge to 4bar in 30 seconds - you then reduce the pressure to the required value.

With both, you don't need long hoses ( or foot pumps from the 1980’s) - sorry Townfanjon (but if you have it use it)

Quick, simple and effective.

The best advice I have recently received is to use a wet vac when changing radiator valves - simple, obvious and it works everytime. No potential for any mess.

 

[Darren Jackson]

Regin stirrup pump for me.

 

[Stigster]

Typical. Just ran to Halfords and all there’s the hoses were short. Also the dials don’t seem the best

I have one of these. The 3 metre hose is great for accessing the valve and keeping the pump on the floor. On my last stirrup pump the hose was only 1 metre long so I had to put the base of the pump on the wall which means no gravity assist whilst heavy pumping takes place.

Arctic Hayes Pressure Vessel Hand Pump - 3m Hose - 22203 | BES.co.uk

 

[Harvest Fields]

I have one of these. The 3 metre hose is great for accessing the valve and keeping the pump on the floor. On my last stirrup pump the hose was only 1 metre long so I had to put the base of the pump on the wall which means no gravity assist whilst heavy pumping takes place.

Arctic Hayes Pressure Vessel Hand Pump - 3m Hose - 22203 | BES.co.uk

That’ll work

 

[Stigster]

That’ll work

Or if you already have a pump but the hose is too short then one of these might be a good addition Pressure Vessel Hand Pump - 1100mm - Adaptor - Accessories | BES.co.uk - 22205 | BES.co.uk

 

[Jamie Plumber]

I use the Regin pump. Decent long hose and the adaptor is at 90 degrees which helps if the vessel is in a high spot. I've had mine for years. I'd recommend.

 

[macka09]

I did end up getting the Regin stand up one.