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Leak in the expansion vessel - can I keep the heating on?

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RenzoPan

RenzoPan

Sep 27, 2023
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Hi,

We have a leak in the expansion vessel, which is on the first floor, above the hot water cylinder.

As we wait for a plumber, can we keep the heating on?
 

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