Removing cold water tank from loft

ferry

All our water comes direct from the supply and we would like to now remove the plastic cold water tank from the loft.
Its positioned right above a bedroom the combination of warm air in the bedroom and teh cold base of the tank is causing condensation on the ceiling directly under it.

Is this likely to be a plumber job?
Just curious what to expect if I attempted to remove it myself?
Are there likely to be any pipes still attached to it that might still be needed?

Thanks as usual
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ic

Assuming the tank is empty, could you not put a layer of insulation in it, and then make sure that the insulation surrounding the tank packs up to it closely? An easier job, if you're not after the space occupied by the tank.

ferry

ic wrote: »

Assuming the tank is empty, could you not put a layer of insulation in it, and then make sure that the insulation surrounding the tank packs up to it closely? An easier job, if you're not after the space occupied by the tank.

Good idea -I'm not too bothered about leaving it in situ as I dont need the space.

Wondering if there is anything better than placing insulation inside- like maybe raising a little so its not in direct contact with the loft floor?
Just worried about the condensation bit

ariba10

Why not break it up and remove it?

ListysDad

Disconnect all pipework, it will all be dead anyway, and then take that to a scrap dealers to pay for yet more insulation. Take a decent wood saw and cut it up and stick it in the bin.

All in all a win win win and NO Brainer.

keystone

Agree cut up a plastic one - some (round ones) will fold up to get through the hatch incidentally. If you have a steel one, however, having emptied it push it in a corner and leave it up there. Cutting that up in a confined space is NOT to be recommended.

Cheers