Recent content by tryitagain

The only reason I think that it was a leak that caused the problem - and the visible corrosion - is that when the circuit tripped, there was water standing where the connections (shown in the photo) are. thanks for all the helpful advice

One question on the need for a Surrey flange on the feed to the shower. The shower is not pumped, it is simply a mixer. Of course, the water pressure at the shower is not that good, but as it is not pumped, do I need a surrey flange? thanks again!

Thanks to everyone for their comments. From these it looks like my thoughts about the dodgy vent configuration is the cause. I will get someone in to replace that with a horizontal connection to the vertical pipe. That will also remove the valve. As for the wiring - that is what caused the...

Sorry - these is the correct size images!

About 2 yrs ago we had a new hot water cylinder installed. Since then, the seal on the thermostat on the immersion heater has failed twice. Of course, this leads to the circuit tripping and we are left with no hot water. Clearly, this should not happen so frequently and I am wondering if...