Advice please (multiple repairs)

rogerqwerty

Hi mse forum

Thank you very much for the help with the other query I had earlier this week (remain to be in search of the type of water softener in place however the suggestions provided were helpful).

A number of other queries here with the place I moved into as I familiarise myself with the property.

1. This is an electric only small flat so there is an electric immersion boiler (yes probably not economical to run but I don't have any choice). For insulation purpose
i. how do I insulate the tank? (this is a 150 litres Range Tribune tank)
ii. what material should I source for insulation and what should I use to tape or stick it around? (diy approach please as I want to minimise any use of trade professionals)
iii. would there be any other advice you would give?

2. The are exposed metal piping (cold water pipes) within the kitchen under the sink which are very old. These aren't insulated so water condenses around them. Trying to insulate them myself as I wouldn't want to spend much performing a replumbing exercise by a plumber.
i. how do I insulate these pipes?
ii. what material should I use?
iii. would there be any strong warnings or other opinions?

3. There is a tiny corner at the bottom in one of the two rooms which is regularly wet (usually at night, I only detect this is the morning), this is just one corner out of four corners in the room that is usually wet and it is one of the two corners which are of the outside walls (walls aren't shared with any other flats or the block itself). I was initially worried it could be a damp issue however I have started to realise it is probably condensation. Strangely when this room isn't heated there isn't any wetness as the wetness only occurs when the heating is turned on for the room. I am thinking I should try using a damp blocker, condensation stopper or any other damp type liquid as a base layer followed by a regular type coating. The approach I was thinking was to dry them with a strong fan heater till they are completely dry (I can probably use a moisture meter to assess), apply a layer of this special 'blocker' followed by the regular wall solution. What would you advise?

4. One of the windows has a partially torn rubber seal around the edges of the frame (this isn't the seals between the glass and the frame but the seals around the rectangular frame which is hidden when closed). There is minimal cold air allowed in all the time. Though it isn't urgent I I think it is sensible to repair. Would replacing the seal be a diy or should I have a trade professional perform it for me?

Thank you very much.

Regards.

sevenhills

rogerqwerty wrote: »

1. This is an electric only small flat so there is an electric immersion boiler (yes probably not economical to run but I don't have any choice). For insulation purpose
i. how do I insulate the tank? (this is a 150 litres Range Tribune tank)
ii. what material should I source for insulation and what should I use to tape or stick it around? (diy approach please as I want to minimise any use of trade professionals)
iii. would there be any other advice you would give?

Regards.

You need something like this.


https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p89200?r=googleshopping&rr=marin&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gclid=Cj0KCQiAi57gBRDqARIsABhDSMrhQo2-3raDI4qu3lK50-9Yb96oYf38VPfxeHfInHV_P1Zri6AwFt0aAtxFEALw_wcB

rogerqwerty

thank you very much

that appears to be exactly what i require to do what i hope to

any opinion with the others?

pmartin86

rogerqwerty wrote: »

Hi mse forum

Thank you very much for the help with the other query I had earlier this week (remain to be in search of the type of water softener in place however the suggestions provided were helpful).

A number of other queries here with the place I moved into as I familiarise myself with the property.

1. This is an electric only small flat so there is an electric immersion boiler (yes probably not economical to run but I don't have any choice). For insulation purpose
i. how do I insulate the tank? (this is a 150 litres Range Tribune tank)
ii. what material should I source for insulation and what should I use to tape or stick it around? (diy approach please as I want to minimise any use of trade professionals)
iii. would there be any other advice you would give?


Covered by the other post


2. The are exposed metal piping (cold water pipes) within the kitchen under the sink which are very old. These aren't insulated so water condenses around them. Trying to insulate them myself as I wouldn't want to spend much performing a replumbing exercise by a plumber.
i. how do I insulate these pipes?
ii. what material should I use?
iii. would there be any strong warnings or other opinions?


Cold water - personally, I wouldn't bother unless sits literally running off, but if you insist then something like this, depending on space - Size to your needs: https://www.screwfix.com/c/heating-plumbing/pipe-insulation/cat831554



3. There is a tiny corner at the bottom in one of the two rooms which is regularly wet (usually at night, I only detect this is the morning), this is just one corner out of four corners in the room that is usually wet and it is one of the two corners which are of the outside walls (walls aren't shared with any other flats or the block itself). I was initially worried it could be a damp issue however I have started to realise it is probably condensation. Strangely when this room isn't heated there isn't any wetness as the wetness only occurs when the heating is turned on for the room. I am thinking I should try using a damp blocker, condensation stopper or any other damp type liquid as a base layer followed by a regular type coating. The approach I was thinking was to dry them with a strong fan heater till they are completely dry (I can probably use a moisture meter to assess), apply a layer of this special 'blocker' followed by the regular wall solution. What would you advise?

Hotter air hold more moisture so it would be fair to assume that "cold sports" would be more apparent with heated air that then cools, however, i wouldn't know how to resolve this, im sure someone with more knowledge can help here.

4. One of the windows has a partially torn rubber seal around the edges of the frame (this isn't the seals between the glass and the frame but the seals around the rectangular frame which is hidden when closed). There is minimal cold air allowed in all the time. Though it isn't urgent I I think it is sensible to repair. Would replacing the seal be a diy or should I have a trade professional perform it for me?



Again, relatively easy if a bit fiddly, size appropriately and replace, your local trade center should be able to assist if you take a bit of the old one (its broken anyway...), as an example:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/stormguard-upvc-door-window-seal-black-20m/89084




Thank you very much.

Regards.

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rogerqwerty

Thank you very much for the suggestions there
I think a weekend visit to a hardware shop will be the plan
However if there is any suggestion around the condensation spot that will be great

FreeBear

If condensation is forming on a pipe, it won't hurt to put a bit of insulation round it. The pre-formed foam works quite well and can be held in place with cable ties.