Plumbing – How to locate the pump in a wet open-vented central heating system

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I have a wet open-vented central heating system, and I've turned it on after six months to find the radiators aren't getting hot. We suspect the pump is clogged with sediment. The problem is, we can't find the pump. I've had a plumber round and we've searched around, even pulling up some floorboards near the hearth, but we can't find it.

Where should I look? Any tips for locating the pump?

The central heating boiler is upstairs, the control panel is downstairs, there are three radiators downstairs, and four upstairs.

Best Answer

There must be a cable going to the pump from the controller, so you may be able to find it using a cable tracer.