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I have an Albion MD16 copper hot water cylinder with a pin hole leak at the base. This in a vented, indirect system, with approx 8 metre water head. The cylinder has 10 mm insulation, and is 910 mm tall. I wonder if its dimensions are Imperial. I doubt like-for-like replacement is possible.
I was thinking of buying a replacement from Wickes or Screwfix of something of a similar size, as online suppliers seem to extrude tanks to order like Coke cans, and charge a steep restocking fee.
If you visit said Wickes or Screwfix sites, the cylinder pictures do not show the interesting bits. I want to know if the cylinders have one inch BSP threaded male couplings attached. The pictures just show round openings. No male couplings are shown, but should be present if they comply to BS 1566, I think.
Am I correct? If not, how do I need to modify the pipework?
I cannot move far at present, so cannot visit the local store to look.
As there are no drain valves on the cylinder or central heating, I have to fit those before proceeding with the job.
Secondary question:
I shall have to lengthen central heating pipes and shorten the cold feed, and mount the tank on a wooden base to reach the hot outlet fitting at the top. I would normally use compression fittings on pipes, as it is some time since I soldered joints. Good or bad idea?
I was thinking of buying a replacement from Wickes or Screwfix of something of a similar size, as online suppliers seem to extrude tanks to order like Coke cans, and charge a steep restocking fee.
If you visit said Wickes or Screwfix sites, the cylinder pictures do not show the interesting bits. I want to know if the cylinders have one inch BSP threaded male couplings attached. The pictures just show round openings. No male couplings are shown, but should be present if they comply to BS 1566, I think.
Am I correct? If not, how do I need to modify the pipework?
I cannot move far at present, so cannot visit the local store to look.
As there are no drain valves on the cylinder or central heating, I have to fit those before proceeding with the job.
Secondary question:
I shall have to lengthen central heating pipes and shorten the cold feed, and mount the tank on a wooden base to reach the hot outlet fitting at the top. I would normally use compression fittings on pipes, as it is some time since I soldered joints. Good or bad idea?
