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Hello All,
Yes, another 'leaking cyclinder' question...I'd be grateful for your advice.
Vented 90x45 cyclinder in loft. Connection in question is not flow or return but an additional 5th connection that seems part of a separate system with dedicated hot water tank and shower pump. Can't get plumber to fix for a couple of weeks and have been quoted £950 plus VAT for fitting a new 'un by an emergency plumbing firm. Leak is manageable at the moment but I thought I would, in the meantime, see if it's definitely the connector flange and maybe seal it by partly draining down (to below connector). Worst case scenario - - cylinder wall falls apart in my hands and can't bodge it with fibreglass/epoxy then live without hot water for a few days until replacement! I've identified the cold feed gate valve, drain cock and gate valve on pipe leading from connector. Does this sound a reasonable plan? Does the power shower system complicate matters? And what should I pay if I have to get the plumber in to replace? Have seen that replacement cylinder around £230. Many thanks for reading.
Yes, another 'leaking cyclinder' question...I'd be grateful for your advice.
Vented 90x45 cyclinder in loft. Connection in question is not flow or return but an additional 5th connection that seems part of a separate system with dedicated hot water tank and shower pump. Can't get plumber to fix for a couple of weeks and have been quoted £950 plus VAT for fitting a new 'un by an emergency plumbing firm. Leak is manageable at the moment but I thought I would, in the meantime, see if it's definitely the connector flange and maybe seal it by partly draining down (to below connector). Worst case scenario - - cylinder wall falls apart in my hands and can't bodge it with fibreglass/epoxy then live without hot water for a few days until replacement! I've identified the cold feed gate valve, drain cock and gate valve on pipe leading from connector. Does this sound a reasonable plan? Does the power shower system complicate matters? And what should I pay if I have to get the plumber in to replace? Have seen that replacement cylinder around £230. Many thanks for reading.
