Boiler leaking water in at least two places.

[Lisajb]

I recently noticed that we had a couple of slow leaks from the boiler. One was just below the front metal panel cover and the other from a pipe underneath it. In the last couple of days the leak from the pipe/valve has become faster, filling up a bucket full each day. On closer inspection it looks like a screw is missing from the valve/pipe so for the time being I’ve inserted a normal screw to try to stem the leak but it hasn’t worked. In the same time we’ve noticed that our Hall radiator is also leaking and the laminate flooring is showing signs of water damage. I’ve attached a photo of the areas where the leaks are and wondered if someone could clarify what is wrong and the sort of cost involved in repairs. Thanks

 

[gmartine]

Time to call in a pro.

 

[Darren Jackson]

A decent local engineer could easily sort that for less then £100. depending on what else they find when they open up the boiler. You do not need that screw you put in there is not meant to be one there.

 

[fixitflav]

I recently noticed that we had a couple of slow leaks from the boiler. One was just below the front metal panel cover and the other from a pipe underneath it. In the last couple of days the leak from the pipe/valve has become faster, filling up a bucket full each day. On closer inspection it looks like a screw is missing from the valve/pipe so for the time being I’ve inserted a normal screw to try to stem the leak but it hasn’t worked. In the same time we’ve noticed that our Hall radiator is also leaking and the laminate flooring is showing signs of water damage. I’ve attached a photo of the areas where the leaks are and wondered if someone could clarify what is wrong and the sort of cost involved in repairs. Thanks

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To misquote Tommy Cooper, don't take it to those places

 

[Harvest Fields]

I like the makeshift screw holding the DHW section to the diverter.

 

[Chalked]

Time to get a pro in.
Don’t remove that screw! It looks like it’s in place of a retaining clip! Could cause a big leak