I have a 27 year old copper hot water cylinder which has never had an immersion heater fitted. The price of gas seems so expensive now I'm thinking of adding an immersion heater. What are the chances of removing the large hexagon bung (at the top) after all this time without damaging the tank?
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Adding an immersion heater
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not a problem removing it.
gas will still work out cheaper.
gas will still work out cheaper.
if the spanner won't shift it you can try abit of heat.
or failing that i drill them out.
or failing that i drill them out.
no just heat the foam and stand back.the nut will fall out
throw on a pizza and sausages while your at it.save a fortune........
When I do it I'll let you know and if you are in the area, bring a bottle and we'll have a party!
I know my question may have sounded a little odd but there is an area on the tank by a soldered joint which has been burnt by a blow lamp and the coating is scorched. It hadn't caught fire so I assumed the coating was fire retardent.
I know my question may have sounded a little odd but there is an area on the tank by a soldered joint which has been burnt by a blow lamp and the coating is scorched. It hadn't caught fire so I assumed the coating was fire retardent.
it never ceases to amaze me why they put such a pittling little hex on the plugs 
it will blacken and melt.
av ago with a spanner first
chances are you will have to remove a bit of foam and heat
elecy will be dearer to heat than gas tho
would only recomend as a backup
av ago with a spanner first
chances are you will have to remove a bit of foam and heat
elecy will be dearer to heat than gas tho
would only recomend as a backup
You cant beat a bit of burnt foam lagging aroma on your sausages and Pizza. I sometimes shake a little boss white over the top to give it an edge.
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