DIY Cold Water tank?

GDB2222

stator wrote: »

Good point, mine is actually not able to cope with the mains on full. I know this because it overspilled a bit previously, even though water was pouring out the overflow. I think it might be impossible for it to cope with the full mains pressure through an overflow, which is gravity fed.


Might be a good idea to fit a tap, so the pressure can be reduced before it goes into the tank? There is a tap before it gets to the loft, but keeping this on half way would stop water getting to the heating header tank, which is much higher and so needs the higher pressure

Taps don't reduce pressure, unless there's a strong flow of water. The heating header tank only needs a dribble of water to top it up very occasionally, so it wouldn't be a problem.

Limiting the flow into the cold water tank would mean it takes longer to refill.