Help identifying outside pipe/heating
Discussion
We have just moved in and yet to arrange for the boiler to be serviced and checked.
A couple of questions for the more informed if you don't mind.
Is this pipe the cold water fill over flow? It seems to be leaking constantly
Is it a case of locating the tank in the roof and changing The ballcock?
Is the hot water supply pressurised and is it right that the hot water seems VERY hot, is there any way of turning the temp down?
Here is a pic of the tank
Many thanks.
A couple of questions for the more informed if you don't mind.
Is this pipe the cold water fill over flow? It seems to be leaking constantly
Is it a case of locating the tank in the roof and changing The ballcock?
Is the hot water supply pressurised and is it right that the hot water seems VERY hot, is there any way of turning the temp down?
Here is a pic of the tank
Many thanks.
Ok this is a picture of the tundish, no leaks but maybe a little crusty. 
The system says to turn off the cold water supply, is this the main supply to the house? It also says to hold open the temp/pressure relief value, is the below image that? Does it just turn?
Wouldn't normally stress but away for a few weeks from tomorrow.
The system says to turn off the cold water supply, is this the main supply to the house? It also says to hold open the temp/pressure relief value, is the below image that? Does it just turn?
Wouldn't normally stress but away for a few weeks from tomorrow.
Ok, the pipe under the tundish is 22mm. The external drain is 28mm. I got SWMBO to tip a little water down the tundish Pipe and it came out of the drain.
Now,
I went to replenish the air gap in the tap and followed the procedure.
Turned off water supply- Ran the cold tap for 5 seconds until ran dry.OK
Opened lowest hot tap - About two drops from hot tap then nothing.
Went up to tank and twisted the valve open and nothing. No water and no gurgling. What to do now?
Thinking about it there has only been a slight damp patch occasionally under the external drain. Tonight there was a small puddle (more than ever before hence the investigation) Now, (about 4 hrs later) it just damp again.
Your thoughts, if you don't mind..
Now,
I went to replenish the air gap in the tap and followed the procedure.
Turned off water supply- Ran the cold tap for 5 seconds until ran dry.OK
Opened lowest hot tap - About two drops from hot tap then nothing.
Went up to tank and twisted the valve open and nothing. No water and no gurgling. What to do now?
Thinking about it there has only been a slight damp patch occasionally under the external drain. Tonight there was a small puddle (more than ever before hence the investigation) Now, (about 4 hrs later) it just damp again.
Your thoughts, if you don't mind..
Thankyou.
I don't believe it is a constant drip, and more likely only when it's getting up to temp. Will check the temp of the discharge.
I will get my guy out to check it out, at least I understand the basic mechanics now so thanks.
Also turned the hot water temp down, embarrassed I didn't know how now!
I don't believe it is a constant drip, and more likely only when it's getting up to temp. Will check the temp of the discharge.
I will get my guy out to check it out, at least I understand the basic mechanics now so thanks.
Also turned the hot water temp down, embarrassed I didn't know how now!
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