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Leaking vented cylinder
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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Re: Leaking vented cylinder
Reply #1 - 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 Undecided

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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Re: Leaking vented cylinder
Reply #2 - Jan 7th, 2017, 10:46am
 
Is your water from a bore hole or similar?
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Reply #3 - 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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Re: Leaking vented cylinder
Reply #4 - Jan 7th, 2017, 10:13pm
 
Natedog wrote 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


That's because it's been recycled so many times  Grin
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Reply #5 - Jan 8th, 2017, 10:41pm
 
The amount they charge us, you'd think it was fresh unicorn tears
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