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:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: Why is that then? :?: I tried PTFE tape which I think is relatively inert... but it didn't feel like it got a good hold. (just not enough tape I think, NOT stripped threads or anything like, threads are fine) There is a metal insert...

. . Ok, I bit the bullet and attempted to unscrew the fitting into the tank, after speaking to a few local plumbers/oil tank suppliers. Thankfully it came out clean! and yes, it was a bit slack.... hence the very minor weep. Anyway looks like I DON'T have to buy a new tank thank goodness...

Piccy of tank... note moulded in threaded insert...

Fitting removed!!

1 A high temperature Pipe Thermostat. This is clamped on to the main 28mm gravity flow water pipe and switches the pump on when the boilers/pipe temperature rises. It should be set at between 85oC and 95oC and thus ensures that the copper Cylinder hot water does not boil but is dissipated...

Ok, cheers for that. The house is now all new colours so best to use all new colours for any new wiring... It does give an amperage on the stats, yes, and there will be an amperage on the CH pump it is controlling I guess. Should have been able to work it out from that myself TBH... I'm...

Wire spec.... The manufacturer of the stats says nowt about the wiring either on the box or in the instructions, hence my request for info here. Colours..... Looks like I need four cores to the stats according to the wiring diagram... ??? Ok.... just sorted it, found a reference to hi-lo...

. . What wire spec should I be using for wiring up a high and low pipe stat on a hot water tank? Do I need heat proof wire? Guess it needs to be flex? Amperage? Colours? . .

Posted images of the weeping connection into my album.... Will try to link them to the topic... . . . . Looks like it worked, more images in my album... . .