Expansion tank split HELP?

[maffup]

I have a split in theexpansion tank, can I drain the tank and turn off the feed and still run my heating etc until I can get a plumber?

 

[Razor900]

No

The clue is in the title - feed and expansion tank

Hopefully you have a working immersion heater if so drain the heating system and use the immersion for the hot water until you get a plumber

 

[maffup]

Thanks, that's what I thought but thought I'd better check as you get different
answers from different people.

 

[doitall]

Actually if you just bale the tank out and leave it connected, yes you can.

 

[Razor900]

I wouldn't not if the splits on the bottom or the feed pipes too short

 

[DP]

Yes you can. What is required is a cushion of air. Diaphragm is there to isolate water from air otherwise air would be taken up by water over time to leave zero air bubble. In an emergency, I would and I have, pumped up the vessel to fit a replacement first opportunity there after

 

[Agile]

Danny, I think they are trying to describe an open F&E tank!