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DIY Forum >> Plumbing Questions >> Leaking vented cylinder https://www.askthetrades.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1483615388 Message started by Natedog on Jan 5th, 2017, 11:23am |
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Title: Leaking vented cylinder Post by Natedog on Jan 5th, 2017, 11:23am Hey guys, just a quick one. My vented cylinder has sprung a leak. Looks to be just a small pinhole in the base of it. I know I could get the hole soldered/brazed but it's only a cheapy wickes cylinder, so I'm gonna swap it for a decent one. Its a nice easy 18/36 so not going to be too horrific cost wise, but should I go for a copper or a stainless one? I wasn't aware that you could get stainless vented cylinders until now! |
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Title: Re: Leaking vented cylinder Post by Natedog on Jan 6th, 2017, 7:13pm The slight leak became rather more effective, so I have gone with copper as that's what I could get off the shelf today :-/ Wondering if a stainless one might actually be more suitable for here, as this is the 2nd time I've replaced the cylinder since I've been here (11 years) |
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Title: Re: Leaking vented cylinder Post by Lectrician on Jan 7th, 2017, 10:46am Is your water from a bore hole or similar? |
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Title: Re: Leaking vented cylinder Post by Natedog on Jan 7th, 2017, 8:15pm Nope, we're on mains water (thames water area) but it is *very* hard - descaling the kettle and shower head is a weekly job |
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Title: Re: Leaking vented cylinder Post by londonman on Jan 7th, 2017, 10:13pm Natedog wrote on Jan 7th, 2017, 8:15pm:
That's because it's been recycled so many times ;D |
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Title: Re: Leaking vented cylinder Post by Natedog on Jan 8th, 2017, 10:41pm The amount they charge us, you'd think it was fresh unicorn tears |
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