Any combi boiler experts?

[t1grm]

I've been quoted 400 quid +VAT to have a pump proving switch replaced on my Valliant combi boiler. I'm told it comes as a kit. Sounds extortionate to me. Does anyone know if this is about right?

That's supply and fit BTW.

[gizlaroc]

Can you not just order the part and fit it yourself?

The part is going to be around £45 I would think and I bet it takes no longer than 30 mins to fit as an amateur, being part of the pump it will be easy to get to I am sure.

[t1grm]

It's a rented property and I'm not around so no, not practical. Apart from which I wouldn't know where to start. I don't mind paying reasonable money to get it fixed but £500 odd for a switch is insane. I'm guessing they are either including the pump itself or taking me for a ride on the labour. Think I'll get a quote from another plumber.

[richatnort]

Why not just get another plumber in and get a second quote to see if it is expensive or not?

[jimbo65]

Why doesn't the landlord sort this out?

[t1grm]

jimbo65 said:

Why doesn't the landlord sort this out?

I'm the landlord and I am trying to sort it out

[dirkgently]

gizlaroc said:

The part is going to be around £45 I would think and I bet it takes no longer than 30 mins to fit as an amateur, being part of the pump it will be easy to get to I am sure.

That`s quite a lot of assumptions without knowing the model of the boiler.

[t1grm]

richatnort said:

Why not just get another plumber in and get a second quote to see if it is expensive or not?

Yup that's what I think I'll do. Just a hassle trying to organise one. Took a week to get this one on site.

[jimbo65]

t1grm said:

I'm the landlord and I am trying to sort it out

Point well made, thought you were the Tennant.

[t1grm]

dirkgently said:

That`s quite a lot of assumptions without knowing the model of the boiler.

Sensor here for £33 (I assume this is what they are calling the pump proving switch):

http://www.plumbcenter.co.uk/product/vaillant-0020...

Pump here for £183:

http://www.plumbcenter.co.uk/product/vaillant-1789...

I'm guessing they're including the pump so I've asked them to confirm and if so why.

[dirkgently]

t1grm said:

dirkgently said:

That`s quite a lot of assumptions without knowing the model of the boiler.

Sensor here for £33 (I assume this is what they are calling the pump proving switch):

http://www.plumbcenter.co.uk/product/vaillant-0020...

Pump here for £183:

http://www.plumbcenter.co.uk/product/vaillant-1789...

I'm guessing they're including the pump so I've asked them to confirm and if so why.

Right, That sensor is a common fail point with vaillants so common that I carry a couple in the van, they take about five minuets to fit and if you are being asked for more than £100 and you are not living on Sark then you are being bent over.

[t1grm]

dirkgently said:

Right, That sensor is a common fail point with vaillants so common that I carry a couple in the van, they take about five minuets to fit and if you are being asked for more than £100 and you are not living on Sark then you are being bent over.

Cheers for the info

[richatnort]

t1grm said:

Yup that's what I think I'll do. Just a hassle trying to organise one. Took a week to get this one on site.

where are you based?

[t1grm]

richatnort said:

where are you based?

Brighton

[essayer]

dirkgently said:

Right, That sensor is a common fail point with vaillants so common that I carry a couple in the van, they take about five minuets to fit and if you are being asked for more than £100 and you are not living on Sark then you are being bent over.

Absolutely agree, same part went on ours - the boiler shuts down when it doesn't sense the pressure increase from the pump starting. Simple drain down and swap.

[Rangeroverover]

where in the country is the rental house..........may be able to suggest someone

[t1grm]

Rangeroverover said:

where in the country is the rental house..........may be able to suggest someone

Brighton. Any recommendations welcome.