Recent content by Claralou

Thanks Mark, hadn't thought of that! A second call to the engineer has resulted in them reclassifying it as urgent (due to the electrics for immersion & pump being close to the leak) so should have an initial visit either tonight if first thing tomorrow.

Thanks Madrab I've done as you suggested & will keep an eye on it. At least we don't have to huddle round the oil radiator! Although 4days of cold showers sounds hellish...

Thanks both. The system is 17yrs old, fitted by developers & seemingly neglected by previous owners... Boiler is a Potterton Suprima - it has been rewired & had a new circuit board & a valve replaced 2.5yrs ago after a pipe above it burst. Has worked perfectly since but we know it'll have to...

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice & hoping you can help. We have a sealed central heating system with boiler in the kitchen, hot water tank and expansion vessel in the airing cupboard. This morning I noticed the floor under the hot water tank is very wet and there are trickles of water coming...