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Title: Leaking Essex Flange
Post by malco on Aug 25^th, 2005, 7:22pm

Can someone advise me the best way to cure a leaking Essex flange? The tank isn't corroded but the washer is breaking up. Are there two washers, one inside and one out?
Is it possible to keep the flange and just replace the washer(s), and how do I stop the bits from falling into the cylinder? Should I loosen the joint before I drain the cylinder to stop it distorting? Do I need to use a sealant and if so what?

Thanks for any help.

Title: Re: Leaking Essex Flange
Post by thescruff on Aug 25^th, 2005, 10:21pm

large washer on the outside and no mastics or pastes.

A strong wire or knitting needle bent up inside the cylinder will hold the fitting while you change the washer

Title: Re: Leaking Essex Flange
Post by malco on Aug 25^th, 2005, 10:54pm

Thanks for your advice, I'll give it a try.

Title: Re: Leaking Essex Flange
Post by Jim_F on Aug 28^th, 2005, 8:12am

I thought this was a thread about some Girl from Essex who had trouble holding on to her underwear!! :o

Title: Re: Leaking Essex Flange
Post by JerryD on Aug 28^th, 2005, 8:47am

wrote on Aug 28^th, 2005, 8:12am:

I thought this was a thread about some Girl from Essex who had trouble holding on to her underwear!! :o

I wish it had been :(

There would have been more than 200 replies by now as well ;D

Title: Re: Leaking Essex Flange
Post by billythekid on Aug 28^th, 2005, 4:23pm

nah advice would have been the same, strong bit of wire to hold it in place, do the job...

btk