Hi,
I have a first floor flat with gas central heating. There is a boiler in the kitchen, a hot water emersion cylinder in the cupboard. In the attic are two water storage tanks, a large one for cold water and a smaller one which I believe is a central heating expansion tank.
Each of the attic tanks have white overflow pipes that poke out the roof. With the onset of Spring and milder weather, I have stopped using the heating system and just use the emersion for hot water. In the last few days, I've noticed that the overflow pipe from the smaller attic tank is dripping (about 1 drip every 10 seconds) and showing no sign of stopping.
It seems coincidence this has co-incided with since I've stopped using the central heating system.
I have heard of remedies when the larger water tank is dripping by running the bath and adjusting the float arm, but how would I fix this for the smaller tank?
Any suggestions appreciated.
Many thanks,
James.
I have a first floor flat with gas central heating. There is a boiler in the kitchen, a hot water emersion cylinder in the cupboard. In the attic are two water storage tanks, a large one for cold water and a smaller one which I believe is a central heating expansion tank.
Each of the attic tanks have white overflow pipes that poke out the roof. With the onset of Spring and milder weather, I have stopped using the heating system and just use the emersion for hot water. In the last few days, I've noticed that the overflow pipe from the smaller attic tank is dripping (about 1 drip every 10 seconds) and showing no sign of stopping.
It seems coincidence this has co-incided with since I've stopped using the central heating system.
I have heard of remedies when the larger water tank is dripping by running the bath and adjusting the float arm, but how would I fix this for the smaller tank?
Any suggestions appreciated.
Many thanks,
James.