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    Airlock forming in water pipe from the overhead tank

    Hi folks, I have a problem with an airlock forming every time the overhead tank becomes empty. Even when I fill the overhead tank to the brim, the water in the household outlets comes at a very low speed. By experimenting, I found that there are two ways to fix the problem each time there is...
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    Overflow from Expansion tank Dripping

    I hope someone might explain to me why the overflow from the expansion tank drips in the morning for about an hour after the heating fires up, it then stops and does not drip again during the day. I have a fully pumped "Y" system as show on the accompanying drawing the dripping occurs on the...
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    installation of Boiler - Unvented tank

    As part of a rebuild (added 1st floor to bungalow and extended back) we have removed every piece of plumbing and electrics, during COVID In preparation for the complicated stuff, during the build we have ... Gledhill unvented tank (preplumbed) placed in 1st floor airing cupboard New...
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    A leaky immersion tank

    I have a gas boiler in the kitchen which heats the water to the upstairs immersion heater/tank. Last night, my girlfriend and I had a bath each, which in turn took up all the hot water from the tank and during the night, it started leaking (while in bed, I heard droplets of water, that seeped...
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    Heat leaking out of hot water tank?

    Hi everyone Would love some advice! We have a hot water cylinder which lost 14 degrees (48 to 34) in four hours, with no demand/usage. So I think the heat is escaping. The circulation pump (which you can see in the photo) is off, so could passive convection be the reason? The pump is always...
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    Cold water tank inlet problem

    Help. This is the second time the fibre washer on the ball valve inlet has split and flooded the house. It's a recent tank. First time tit happened I assumed the valve was defective and replaced it. But obviously not. I think the tank just has to much flex. The (plastic) backing plate seems...
    • Rob Beattie
    • Thread
    • cold tank water water tank
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Plumbing Advice
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    Hole in toilet tank for handle isn’t square or circle

    My tank is leaking from the handle hole I’ve been trying to find a handle to replace but the hole in the tank isn’t square or circle
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    Fortic tank is overflowing

    Fortic tank is overflowing,plumber replaced ballcock, no change. Came back and says immersion heater thermostat needs replacing? Water appears to be re-entering cold section via pipe from cold tank to hot cylinder, not through vent pipe. Water is warm in cold section. Any advice welcome
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    Roca In tank Meridian Toilet leaking into bowl

    Hello I've searched online and can't find the answer to this one. The toilet is a Roca 'In Tank Meridian' floor mounted one, which has been leaking for a while. A plumber from the water company came but wasn't able to fix as not a standard loo. Does anyone know if it is relatively easy to do...
    • cluelesswithplumbing
    • Thread
    • leaking tank toilet
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
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    Buffer Tank/Thermal Store addition to S Plan Plus & Unvented Cylinder?

    Hi sorry bit of an odd query here. With the increases in energy costs now and in the future we are trying to find any way to reduce our exposure (retired couple on fixed incomes). We are fortunate enough to have bought solar panels at the beginning of the year but as we head towards winter the...
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    Does this water tank look dangerous?

    We are tenants. A neighbour came to report an overflow pipe pouring out onto people. I was trying to stop it when I found the water tanks. The water tank has no lid and is covered in mould. I've turned the water off and have just turned it on to use the tap near the water inlet once or twice a...
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    Removing toilet tank from bowl (can't access bolts)

    Hi. Would be really grateful for some help with this. I am trying to replace the fill unit in my toilet and the only way I can see that this would be possible would be if I could remove the tank from the bowl. However I can't seem to access the bolts to remove the tank. It seems to me that the...
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    What Causes A Hot Water Tank To Deteriorate?

    What are the factors that determine the life of a water tank? Obviously the quality of the water and the materials used to construct the tank are important. But beyond that I'm fuzzy. Is it just the number of gallons of water that pass through it? The number of "fresh" gallons of water that...
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    Can u bung cold tank 2 create a vacuum on single pipe heating system

    Need to adjust some pipework for new radiator but both the branches for old radiator came off the same pipe. Will this create a vacuum for me to move the tees further apart then rejoin up?
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    What sort of tank is this?

    Help Please... Does anyone have any info regarding this tank shown in photo??
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    Blocked Cold Water Tank Pipes - Doing my head in for over a year

    Ok I have been dealing with this problem for over a year and finally have to ask for some help as backflushing every 2 weeks or so is getting very tiresome. I live in a 60's flat (3 flats per side of the block so 6 flats in all) with two overhead water tanks in a tankhouse on the flat roof for...
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    Do I need to tank under luxury vinyl flooring in my bathroom

    Hello, I’m looking to install a new bathroom for the first time and want to make sure I do everything by the book. One area that I’m not getting a lot of clarity on is whether you need to tank the floor area of my bathroom. I’m having tiles on the walls and luxury vinyl on the floor. I...
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    Can I add a seperate header tank to a fortic cylinder?

    Hi I just bought a house with a combination hot water cylinder & cant replace the heating system yet as we have walls to knock down etc where the new radiators would be & the new layout will require different sizes. My GF needs a more powerful shower its a trickle atm. I ordered a pumped power...
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    Dunsley Tank Heating Problems

    Hi, I have a log burner and oil fired boiler feeding into a 'dunsley' neutralizer tank. The system (gravity fed) has worked fine for a number of years, except that it can take 20 to 30 minutes for the rads to get hot first thing in the morning and burns a lot of oil in the process. I am thinking...
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    Water tank constantly filling up

    Hello all, I think I've suddenly become an accidental plumber although do have a professional Unvented engineer coming to my property. but not till next week Does anyone know why a heated water tank would take on water 24/7 ? is this normal for an unvented tank (Range HE Tribune) no one is...

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