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The first thing I would do is to drill a small hole at each end of the crack to stop it extending. Then as a 'bodge' I would use a bit of silicon sealer and cover it with one of the 'repair' tapes you can buy in DIY stores. I am not sure if gaffa tape will take the heat... Not tried this...

I thought that was the wrong fitting... Is that not a tank fitting? I am more than happy to change the fittings if they are better...

Thanks again! I did not know you about liquid PTFE, sounds useful, i'm off to google it.... Ralph.

No, this is it:

Hmmm... I have just tried the fitting on the tank and it runs all the way down the thread and is still running freely until it contacts the nut on the cylinder. is this correct? I thought the fitting would get tighter as it went screwed down the thread.

Thank you. You have been a great help. Ralph.

Oh... Is there a DIY alternative? I only want to wash out any dust and rubbish that might have got into the pipework during installation. All the flow and returns ar in 22mm copper so there are no restrictions. the narrowest part of the system must be the drain cock.

I wodered if that was the case as I had no washers with the fittings, just wanted to be sure. Thanks again for your help, Ralph.

Thanks! That saves me a lot of trouble. When you say powerflush do you mean at mains pressure?

Sorry, I should have said, this is a new system. Can the pump still be left in?

Hi, I want to flush my central heating system and have been advised to remove the pump and replace it with a piece of pipe. Is there a piece of pipe I can buy to fit in place of the pump fillings or will I have to remove the fittings and replace with a couple of compression joints and a short...

Hi all, I need to connect my central heating to the coil of a hot water cylinder. the fittings are screw tread and I have a conector. should there be fibre washers in the fittings? If not should I use PTFE tape or plumbers white to make the joint? Thanks.