Dripping tundish after service

[Gibberz]

We had our boiler serviced on friday. The whole system is only a year old. As part of the service the plumber drained and recharged our expansion tank with a foot pump. He did this because bi mentioned the pressure had been slowly dropping on the gauge. Since then the tundish has had a slow drip and I am worried about using the heating until I know what's causing the issue. I have tried to contact the plumber but had no response yet. Just wondered if someone could help as to what could be causing the drip.
Many thanks

 

[galaxy_plumbing]

did he open valve on the boiler to pressurize vessel?

 

[Gibberz]

did he open valve on the boiler to pressurize vessel?

Thanks for the reply. Yes he did open the valve and drained the water from the expansion vessel before re pressurising

 

[Jimbob]

maybe he over pressurised the expansion vessel, or maybe the pressure relief valve or expansion vessel is just knackered

 

[Gibberz]

Thanks for the reply. Yes he did open the valve and drained the water from the expansion vessel before re pressurising

Sorry I may be getting confused as not too savi with the boiler. He didn't actually touch anything on the boiler when he rr charged the vessel. He went upstairs to the water tank and drained the water from the expansion vessel and filled the air gap with a foot pump. Before he came the pressure gauge on the expansion read about 1.4 bar. He said it didn't need to be that high so reset it tp 1.2. Hope that helps
Thanks

 

[Gibberz]

We are in a new build and had to have a new expansion vessel fitted about six months ago as the first one was recalled so they fitted a new brand. So I'm hoping that's not knackered. The drip wasn't there before the vessel was recharged.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Welcome to the forum ! It looks to me that you are trying to fix your problem to me

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Could be another reason for the drip

 

[Gibberz]

Welcome to the forum ! It looks to me that you are trying to fix your problem to me

I haven't touched the boiler myself as wouldn't have a clue who to start. I am trying to get some advice as I have read that the leak is part of a safety device so could be dangerous. I can't get a response from the plumber who did the service as it's Sunday. I am worried to use the heating until I know its safe

 

[Dotty]

Can you take a picture of the cylinder showing the tundish and the safety valves that are piped into it?

Then we can advise you properly.

 

[Gibberz]

 

[Dotty]

Can you recall which one he touched? the red or the white?

 

[Gibberz]

 

[Gibberz]

Can you recall which one he touched? the red or the white?

It was the red one

 

[Dotty]

Right, open the red valve immediately under it fully until you can hear no more water then release it and let itself snap shut, Open the black valve on the end of the flexi and refill to about 1.0 bar.

I'd say he dumped the water pressure there and you may have a bit of crap on the safety valve seat. you should be able to flush it free.

 

[Gibberz]

Right, open the red valve immediately under it fully until you can hear no more water then release it and let itself snap shut, Open the black valve on the end of the flexi and refill to about 1.0 bar.

I'd say he dumped the water pressure there and you may have a bit of crap on the safety valve seat. you should be able to flush it free.

Many thanks for the reply. When the plumber recharged he filled some air with a foot pedal. Would I not need to do that too? I don't have one so would have to try and get the plumber to come back tomorrow

 

[Dotty]

Tap the red vessel. Does it sound empty or full?

 

[Gibberz]

Tap the red vessel. Does it sound empty or full?

It sounds quite hollow so empty I think

 

[Dotty]

Don't worry about the foot pump. Go do the valve thing.

Shoo! Shoo!

 

[Gibberz]

Don't worry about the foot pump. Go do the valve thing.

Shoo! Shoo!

Brilliant!! Thank you! That seems to have done the trick. Thanks very much for the advice!

 

[Dotty]

It's a pleasure, Thanks for letting us know how you got on.

 

[lame plumber]

croppies going domestic, midlife crisis prehaps ??

 

[Gibberz]

It's a pleasure, Thanks for letting us know how you got on.

Sadly looka like I spoke too soou. Just put heating on and the drip is back

 

[Dotty]

You'll need your plumber to replace the safety valve, It'll be safe enough to use, just keep an eye on the pressure.

 

[Gibberz]

You'll need your plumber to replace the safety valve, It'll be safe enough to use, just keep an eye on the pressure.

There seems to be a lot of dirt dripping with the water. I wanted to try the flush again to see if it clears it. Am I ok to do the flush for a second time?