Slow leak from pipe in airing cupboard

[Liz]

Hey all,

I have a bit of a leak in a pipe between the pump and thermostat in my airing cupboard. I'm due to ring a plumber I've been given a number for but does anyone know if this is a quick job to fix and how much it might be? I assume it's a straight forward replacement of pipe?

Thanks

Liz

 

[PlumbBobBob]

liz can we have a wider picture showing more of the pipe please. should be fairly straightforward to change just would like to see more.

 

[Best]

Needs new pump valves - better both changed, & should be gate type, as better quality. New copper pipe also. Should cost about £800.

 

[Best]

Sorry, joking! Shouldn't cost more than 2 or 3 hrs labour + parts.

 

[mitchellplumber]

Haha! You Diva!!

 

[dontknowitall]

I agree about a new pump valve(s) but round my parts this would be nearer £125 for a half day's work.

Or am I missing something?

 

[dontknowitall]

Sorry, joking! Shouldn't cost more than 2 or 3 hrs labour + parts.

Doh!!!

 

[PlumbBobBob]

thats why i asked for a wider pic to see better

 

[Phil]

Does the heating even work? From the pic it looks like the copper's corroded away and the pipe is blocked and holding back the water.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

it might be as said above min of 2h labour plus cost materials , from the photo it does ring the bell that this leak is been going for long time , should have sort it out earlier and would have cost much less .

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

well its got a drayton 3 port motorized valve above it,soak that pump valve in wd 40 get the footprints drain the system replace one valve ,bit of pipe,cone etc refill jobs a good un,so yes liz its a simple repair £125 is a fair price but ask if some inhibitor could be put back in the system to stop corrosion

 

[Best]

I agree about a new pump valve(s) but round my parts this would be nearer £125 for a half day's work.

Or am I missing something?

Sorry, couldn't resist! If I could get £800 for a job like that, I think I would just hand myself over to " Rogue Traders " before they caught up with me! Might be hard to keep up with my Ferrari though!

 

[REDSAW]

i have the same job booked in for wednesday + a 22mm gate valve £160/180 depends where you live and a few other factors like rads, accessibility etc.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

if you let us know your area there maybe someone on here near to you.

 

[mitchellplumber]

Is it just me or is half that pipe missing? That looks like a bigger job than just replacing that one little bit of pipe!

 

[Best]

Is it just me or is half that pipe missing? That looks like a bigger job than just replacing that one little bit of pipe!

Think you are right! The more I look at picture, even enlarging, it does look like the pipe is ate away. Odd, unless it is just illusion.

 

[mitchellplumber]

I can't decide. Maybe it is an illusion! I'm waiting to see another picture.... Shame you scared her off with your £800 quote!! lol

 

[Best]

That's why I quickly replied, saying I was joking. I am starting to feel guilty now! lol

 

[mitchellplumber]

Ha, I thought it was quality!

 

[REDSAW]

sussed it, if you blow the pic up you will see that it has corroded away and requires re-piping as the feed is blocked solid.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

That's why I quickly replied, saying I was joking. I am starting to feel guilty now! lol

then again if the rest of the system is anything like that piece the price will be more like what you said first

 

[mitchellplumber]

If that pipe is corroded through - new system! £8k! unk:

 

[PlumbBobBob]

it's gonna be a right pain to drain down as well

 

[mitchellplumber]

I never knew you could zoom in that far! Now i'm sure it's completely corroded. All my days! I've never seen a pipe corroded that bad!

 

[REDSAW]

i bet the heating dont work either?.