Expansion vessel bladder replacement

[theflyingpig]

I've an Aquasystem ARB24 expansion vessel that appears to have a split bladder.... I see you can get new bladders for these...

Has anyone replaced an expansion vessel bladder? Easy enough?

 

[trojanhawrs]

Never done it, I would say though you're saving 20 quid against a brand new pressure tested precharged vessel. Bear in mind if the bladder is burst the water has been in direct contact with the tank which will accelerate corrosion

 

[theflyingpig]

Never done it, I would say though you're saving 20 quid against a brand new pressure tested precharged vessel. Bear in mind if the bladder is burst the water has been in direct contact with the tank which will accelerate corrosion

Sound advice. I'm going to opt for a new one... I can't figure out what's going on with existing.. It'll hold pressure at 2 bar but not above...