Hi all
Juts after a bit of advice, the Essex Flange fitted to my hot water cylinder has recently started leaking slightly. Picture attached.
I've lived here for six years with no problem so far, the cylinder is not as old as the house, which is not quite 25 years old yet. My guess is the cylinder will be between 15-20 years old.
Had a plumber look at it, without a moments hesitation said we needed a new cylinder. He did quote a reasonable price to fit this. It wasn't until I asked about replacing and resealing the flange, rather than the whole cylinder, that he said he could, but obviously couldn't guarantee that it would work, which is a fair comment, as with any repair.
My question is, would the plumber know, as soon as he has removed the old flange, as to whether it is repairable? I'm assuming that once the old flange is out it would be fairly clear as to whether it is the cylinder that is the problem?
Juts after a bit of advice, the Essex Flange fitted to my hot water cylinder has recently started leaking slightly. Picture attached.
I've lived here for six years with no problem so far, the cylinder is not as old as the house, which is not quite 25 years old yet. My guess is the cylinder will be between 15-20 years old.
Had a plumber look at it, without a moments hesitation said we needed a new cylinder. He did quote a reasonable price to fit this. It wasn't until I asked about replacing and resealing the flange, rather than the whole cylinder, that he said he could, but obviously couldn't guarantee that it would work, which is a fair comment, as with any repair.
My question is, would the plumber know, as soon as he has removed the old flange, as to whether it is repairable? I'm assuming that once the old flange is out it would be fairly clear as to whether it is the cylinder that is the problem?