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  1. S

    Do I need to keep the overflow tanks in my loft if I get a combi boiler?

    In my loft I have 3 water tanks. A bigger black one, that I believe is the cold water overflow. A smaller black one, that I believe is the hot water flow, and a big brass tank that stores the hot water I heat. I'm thinking about getting a combi boiler, and I would like to know that if I do get a...
    • Stuart46
    • Thread
    • boiler combi combi boiler overflow
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Boilers
  2. H

    Overflow into small f&e tank - coil broken or power flushing needed - or both

    water overflows into small f&e tank, about one bucket every 30 mins, is slightly rusty colored, have traditional system, hw cylinder 30+ years old, pumped heating, vented system, radiators also mostly quite old (30+ years), heating works well, NOW MY PROBLEM - one plumber says there is a split...
    • helon
    • Thread
    • overflow power tank
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Boilers
  3. Scott_D

    PRV piper with overflow?

    Can you pipe a boiler PRV to drain in overflow? I have seen quite a few pictures on Twitter where they have tee’d it into the condense with a tundish
  4. H

    F&E tank overflow - brownish water - tap water crystal clear

    Have traditional vented indirect system, in my case F&E tank base same level as large tank, so top level of f&e tank is lower, F&E tank overflows/steady trickle, maybe one bucket every 3 hours, also somewhat brownish water (water from taps crystal clear), guess it is coil, or could system be too...
  5. dandouglas

    How do I connect the taps to an overflow bath filler

    I purchased an overflow bath filler and taps but struggling to see how to connect that taps to the actual overflow filler. I've included a picture of what has been sent to me and any help would be much appreciated. I have looked everywhere online for some instructions but to no avail. I am...
  6. J

    Hot and cold water leaking from overflow pipes of unvented hot water cylinder

    We have discovered hot and cold water coming out of the overflow pipes of our hot water cylinder. What could be the cause of this?? Thank you in advance for any advise!
    • Joanne Pitcher
    • Thread
    • cold cylinder hot water leaking overflow pipes unvented water water cylinder
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  7. K

    Cold water loft tank overflow problem

    Evening all, Need advice....I have recently purchased a house which needed lots of work doing. It has no mains gas so everything is electric, radiators and immersion for domestic hot water. The main stopcock has been off for about a month whilst refitting the kitchen and bathroom. A week or so...
  8. D

    Hot water flowing out of electric water tank through pressure-release/overflow pipe?

    Hi guys, I'll try to describe my issue as best I can but I've attached a video and linked to some images below that might do a better job of explaining. Edit: Just noticed the video didn't upload. I'll try to upload to an external site and pop a link at the bottom when it's done. In the...
    • DaveCade
    • Thread
    • electric hot water overflow pipe tank water water tank
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  9. M

    Overflow blancking caps.....

    Anyone know where I can get some of these? Looks like they are only online but not heard of the company that sells them.
  10. T

    Trevi boost shower issue ad overflow

    Hi All I have recently had an issue with my trevi boost shower, basically i have a very limited flow of water which does get hot but only trickles from the shower head. I removed the boost cartridge which seems like a sealed unit and placed it back in position. If i now switch it on i get no...
  11. S

    Kitchen sink overflow help please

    hi - my kitchen overflow is leaking and I’ve discovered the connection has come loose but there is no space to get my hand up at the back to reconnect it. Is this a simple reconnection job or should it be fixed better. I’ve circled in red the two points I need to connect. Unfortunately the...
  12. Roy_66

    Loo Cold Feed and Overflow Rework / Loo Refit (Part 5)

    This post just for interest/comment so please only read if you have time for that (Any thoughts appreciated). Following on from previous post of making good the hole in the wall that I made for the re-plumbing: Loo Cold Feed and Overflow Rework / Making Good the Wall (Part 4) . . . This post...
  13. H

    Sink overflow problem

    I recently had a new Reginox 1.5 bowl sink installed. The sink is approx 18cms deep but unfortunately the overflow is positioned just over 10cms from the bottom which means I can't fill the sink much more than half. I contacted Reginox to ask whether there was any way of blocking off the...
  14. Roy_66

    Loo Cold Feed and Overflow Rework / 2nd Fix Feed Plumbing (Part 3)

    This post just for interest/comment so please only read if you have spare time. Following on from previous post soldering the elbow connection in the wall: Loo Cold Feed and Overflow Rework / Soldering Precuations (Part 2) . . . completed the 2nd fix plumbing as follows: Note the felt...
  15. Roy_66

    Loo Cold Feed and Overflow Rework / Soldering Precuations (Part 2)

    Admins: Apologies: Can you please change post title to "Part 2" This post just for interest/comment so please only read if you have spare time. Following on from my Part 1: Loo Cold Feed and Overflow Rework / Dot Dab Drywall (Part 1) With all your help in the training (and lots of other stuff...
  16. Roy_66

    Loo Cold Feed and Overflow Rework / Dot Dab Drywall (Part 1)

    After drywall removed: And after removing skirting, insulation, and dabs (Architrave cutter, chisels): Just wanted to post of few points on my first intended project since I've hopefully learned to solder now lead free (Many thanks for the help on that) Project is to rework the loo cold feed...
  17. G

    Toilet overflow pipe

    Hi I imagine this overflow pipe is now doing nothing now but just want reasured. The toilet suite I ripped out wasn’t connected to anything going outside, and the new one I installed has got a overflow within the cistern. I take it this was connected to the original toilet fitted when the house...
  18. P

    What is causing water to come from overflow pipe

    Hi everyone, I am new to this site so I hope I am posting on the correct forum. I just bought a house with u8nderfloor heating serviced with a Vaillant Echotec plus boiler. It is a pressurised system (no tanks in the loft) but it has a stainless hot water cylinder so it is not a combi boiler...
  19. F

    Overflow dripping from loft tank

    Hi, We have a cold water tank in the loft and recently it seems to be dripping out of the overflow. It seems to stop if we use a lot of water during the day but starts again. Had a look in the loft and the float is submerged about 90% in the water. When I had a look the water was dripping into...
  20. N

    Hot water running from CH header tank overflow

    Hot water is trickling from the header tank overflow pipe only when the CH is running. It is a dual system (CH or hot water with motorised valves) and no drip occurs when only heating the hot water. No drips either when boiler is off so the ball valve is OK. Now my small 2 up 2 down house only...
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