Hi, can anyone offer any clues to solve my problem. A couple of years ago my cold water tank needed replacing and i got a larger tank installed in the attic (the original was in the airing cupboard above the immersion heater), ever since this tank was installed if i run the hot water tap for too long (to run a bath i have to do it in 2 stages) i get an air lock in the hot water system and i can't understand why, the way i see it is nothing has changed except the location of the cold water storage tank.
Constantly getting an air lock in hot water system.
- Thread starter BODRICK
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You sure its an air lock? Have you checked that the ball valve in the tank is opening fully to replace the drawn off water?
Surely the cold water would do the same if that was the issue, it's been awhile since i used my jet wash so i'll see if i can run a bath of cold water and see.
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It looks like that is the problem, i ran the hot water tap on the bath and it drained the cold water storage tank, i'll try a new ball valve first and hope that works, thanks for your help.
Well, i've changed the float valve and even drilled out the feed to increase the water flow and it can still empty the cold water storage tank, also increased the amount of water the valve lets in before shutting off.
Any suggestions on how i can increase the flow into the cold water tank.
Any suggestions on how i can increase the flow into the cold water tank.
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