Bung for cold water tank

[neil edwards]

Hello, I wish to replace the taps in the bathroom however the gate valve is stuck in the open position on the cold feed into the hot water cylinder. Rather than drain the cold tank to shut off the hot water, can you get a bung to go into the hole in the cold water tank ? If so where can I get one?

Many thanks,

Neil

 

[E4gas]

If your not 100% sure , drain down tank, then change gate valves at the same time

 

[Ged Simpson]

Yes you can use a bung in the tank outlet. Purchase from any plumber's merchant or B&Q

 

[E4gas]

You have to check inside of tank connectors , some times they have brass nips in side that stops bungs from sealing

 

[Gray0689]

You have to check inside of tank connectors , some times they have brass nips in side that stops bungs from sealing

Then push hard lol
Just kidding drain down and change gate valve to a full flow lever valve

 

[tamz]

It is easier and better for a diy er to just drain the tank. It will only take 5-10 minutes to drain and then fit a new valve while it is drained.

 

[Frelon]

......and then clean out the crud which normally gathers on the bottom of the tank! You know it makes sense!

 

[Resolute]

It is easier and better for a diy er to just drain the tank. It will only take 5-10 minutes to drain and then fit a new valve while it is drained.

Until they get an air lock!

 

[AWheating]

Until they get an air lock!

yes but they can start a post call "how to get rid of my airlock" 🙂

 

[tamz]

Until they get an air lock!

That is called gaining experience :lol:

 

[northstar]

That is called gaining experience :lol:

or save the headache and get the pros in

 

[PlumbBobBob]

or save the headache and get the pros in

he hasn't asked me yet he's my brother in law

 

[northstar]

he hasn't asked me yet he's my brother in law

well make sure you charge him double ££££

 

[Guest123]

Stick a parsnip or a carrot in the outlet. This really works plus it counts as one of your five a day!

Once bunged crack open the gate valve compression nut slowly and have your new valve on hand ready for a quick change over.

 

[wiggers]

You can get a "regin" bung kit these are best bout £22. save money, drain cistern down but
there is a 50/50 chance you will airlock system

 

[Simon F]

they get stuck from not being used for ages
what have you tried to loosen the valve?
spray a bit of lubricant on the tap spindle and use a set of grips/spanner to get it moving

 

[neil edwards]

Thanks for your reply.

I have just used the cork from my whisky bottle (xmas pressie) in the cold tank outlet. The hot water stopped coming out of the taps after about 15 seconds! Worked a treat!

 

[neil edwards]

Hi Steve, I couldn't find anything in B&Q, hence the message. Anyway I have found that the cork from my whisky bottle works a treat. Once I plugged the oulet in the cold water tank the hot water stopped coming out of the taps in the bathroom after about 15 seconds! I have replaced the cold tap and will now do the hot tap. No doubt I will be contacting you if it all goes wrong!

 

[PlumbBobBob]

no probs neil

 

[Resolute]

Hi Steve, I couldn't find anything in B&Q, hence the message. Anyway I have found that the cork from my whisky bottle works a treat. Once I plugged the oulet in the cold water tank the hot water stopped coming out of the taps in the bathroom after about 15 seconds! I have replaced the cold tap and will now do the hot tap. No doubt I will be contacting you if it all goes wrong!

You'll have to drink all the whisky now then - cant put the cork back in the bottle!