brown water

Paul126 · 12 Apr 2014

I recently put a cleaner solution in my header tank, then the hot water when heated by my back boiler had a brown tinge to it. I emptied the system and put an inhibitor in and then refilled. When the hot tap water was not heated it was fine but as soon as the heating went on hot water and rads it turned a tinge brown again. Any ideas please.

tincup · 12 Apr 2014

Hi

Its possible the coil in the hot water cylinder is leaking or
If the building is quite old the pipes are metal and these are corroding.

HTH

Paul126 · 12 Apr 2014

If it is the coil is this an easy job to change or will i need a plumber

Dan Robinson · 12 Apr 2014

You need a new cylinder.

Paul126 · 12 Apr 2014

Easy job or should I get a plumber

dreadnoughtheating · 12 Apr 2014

Dan, I am thinking poss Primatic Cylinder? OP did not mention 'small' tank in roofspace.

or as said, pinholed coil

DH

Dan Robinson · 12 Apr 2014

Good thinking DH - not seen one in ages, but seem to remember them being popular over the border.

Paul - it is all relative.

ban-all-sheds · 13 Apr 2014

Paul126 said:
Easy job or should I get a plumber

On balance, as you obviously have no idea what's involved, I'd say get a plumber.

ban-all-sheds · 13 Apr 2014

Paul126 - you looked at this:

and thought "durrr..... I'll post my question about Plumbing and CH in Forum Information".

Why?

Dan Robinson · 13 Apr 2014

Jesus, we get the message.

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