I have periodocally had to reset it (little red button) but for some reason it had jammed so the electrician who came over and advised that I needed a new cylinder swapped the thermostats (as we didnt have any hot water) and has capped off the economy 7 thermostat.
thanks guys for your help -...
Thanks everyone - you have all been very helpful.
Gas4u- you described the problem perfectly. I am afraid I have never had this tank serviced once in the last 3 years and as I am on the Thames, does that mean I am in a hard water area.
It has 145 litres which should be sufficient for 3...
Thank you for your replies.
Water has now started seeping out of the pressure pipes - is it really worth getting the tank checked for the immersion stat and the pressure cylinder (as I understand this is part of the tank) or should I just get a new tank?
Would rather avoid having to shell...
I have the above hot water system in my flat and the thermostat keeps tripping out so we have no hot water.
You can reset it but now the re-set button has broken.
I called a specialist company dealing with electric hot water systems and they have advised that I need a new boiler and are...