Very small leak in hot water tank?

macman

ben1985 wrote: »

Hi,

Is the general consensus on a new tank or more for it to be repaired? I could really do without any costs at the moment. Also, because my flat is the 1st floor I get free 'under floor heating' from downstairs and it is always warm nearly all the time as the bloke downstairs must have it on a lot.

Do I get it repaired now-ish and then get the tank replaced in say April? or what else

If somebody could give me rough quotes for a repair and replacement I would appreciate it as I have some general rough guidelines to go on.

Regards

BW

It would be pointless to repair it now (even assuming it can be repaired) and then change the tank in 6 months! Most of the cost would be labour anyway, so no point in spending that for a short term fix. Get a plumber in to look at it and give you an opinion.

ormus

its called an essex flange. as above.
looks the most likely suspect. maybe possible to solder any leak. but as been said, a new tank maybe the best option. as the labour costs wont be too different.

BG are very unlikely to repair it under the insurance scheme rules.

ben1985

Hi, thanks for the advice so far. Looks like I'll be cancelling the British Gas Insurance as it won't be much use (for what it was purchased for) and making a list of local.......... is it plumbing or heating engineers?

Then I'll phone them all and get rough quotes and a few visits and decide what to do.

Would you say a new tank fitted with labour would be about.......£300

BW

ormus

yes thats about right.

SailorSam

Domestic Hot Water Systems

See if you can identify the type of tank you have, Direct or Indirect.
You can see from the diagram here that a direct one may be easier to replace yourself, the indirect one with connections at the back of the tank may be difficult to get into unless you are a good Diy'er

ben1985

Hi regarding Direct or Indirect what is the most obvious difference?

Is it the No 6 in picture (Immersion)on the IN-DIRECT PICTURE which sticks out the top at an angle as it does not have that so I believe it's direct but can't be sure. Anything else to identify it definitely being direct?

BW

Razor

Thats probably not the leak, water goes down under gravity follow the stain up til you find the start of it and thats definitely not an essex flange;)