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by malcia
Sun Apr 15, 2018 6:42 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Hot Water Tank Vent Pipe is Discharging in to Expansion Tank?
Replies: 0
Views: 3174

Hot Water Tank Vent Pipe is Discharging in to Expansion Tank?

Why is the hot water tank vent pipe discharging hot water into the expansion tank?
It seems to have a steady flow more than a trickle but less than a gush - I think its when the hot water is being heated or has been heated.
The thermostat is set at 60 degrees and the boiler is set on eco.

Thanks
by malcia
Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Leaking Cylinder joint (fibre washer) at pipe outflow
Replies: 6
Views: 5422

Re: Leaking Cylinder joint (fibre washer) at pipe outflow

Thanks for your help - I have completed the job and it is not leaking - so success! It saved quite a significant amount of work and costs as the cylinder is built into a cupboard which on one side is also a fitted wardrobe. While I needed to remove some internal shelving to access the cylinder bleed...
by malcia
Sun Jan 19, 2014 2:31 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Leaking Cylinder joint (fibre washer) at pipe outflow
Replies: 6
Views: 5422

Re: Leaking Cylinder joint (fibre washer) at pipe outflow

How long do I need to let the jointing compound dry before re-filling the cylinder?
Thanks for your help with this!
by malcia
Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:19 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Leaking Cylinder joint (fibre washer) at pipe outflow
Replies: 6
Views: 5422

Re: Leaking Cylinder joint (fibre washer) at pipe outflow

Thanks - I do have the tools and some plumbing experience.

Are you saying that because the seal is inside the cylinder then replacing only the fibre washer is not enough? You suggest hemp and "plumbers mate" made into a washer to make a seal on the outside??
Where do I get hemp?
by malcia
Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:31 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Leaking Cylinder joint (fibre washer) at pipe outflow
Replies: 6
Views: 5422

Leaking Cylinder joint (fibre washer) at pipe outflow

I have a leak at the central heating outflow pipe where it is coupled to the hot water cylinder. The fibre washer appears to have disintegrated. See attached images What steps need to be taken to replace the washer - and will this alone solve the problem? [attachment=0]P160114_16.180001.JPG[/attachm...
by malcia
Sat Jun 22, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp spot behind radiator
Replies: 3
Views: 10673

Re: Damp spot behind radiator

Thanks welsh brickie - will do that but if the damp is rising from below won't I need some attention to the damp course?
by malcia
Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp spot behind radiator
Replies: 3
Views: 10673

Damp spot behind radiator

I have a damp problem behind a living room radiator (see images). The plaster has become soft in patches. On the other side of the wall is the kitchen and in particular immediately behind the patches is a dishwasher. As it is in a fitted kitchen I'm reluctant to take out the dishwasher to see whethe...
by malcia
Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: New flat appears to have a damp problem?
Replies: 3
Views: 2284

Re: New flat appears to have a damp problem?

Clearly a condensation problem: You need first to de-humidify and then to make sure there is adequate ventilation and air circulation - air bricks and window vents might be the answer if you do not want security issues with open windows and doors.
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