S
Skimmers
how hard is it to change a hot water tank element (heating rod)
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Sure that it is the element and not the thermostat?
Not a problem water off and drain hot water down.
Then it may move easily it may not.
A good dose of WD40.
Big hammer may be required.
Not a problem water off and drain hot water down.
Then it may move easily it may not.
A good dose of WD40.
Big hammer may be required.
Is the Immersion Top, middle or bottom mount, Top replacement easy, but gets a bit more difficult with the other two. Sizes do vary so make sure you get the details off the top of the original Immersion.
Regarding the thermostat replacement I tend to replace the complete unit (thermostat and heater in one go). They are cheap enough
You will need an Immersion Box Spanner and plenty of WD 40.
Regarding the thermostat replacement I tend to replace the complete unit (thermostat and heater in one go). They are cheap enough
You will need an Immersion Box Spanner and plenty of WD 40.
S
Skimmers
Right the problem is its got the header tank build in to it soo theres header tank then copper hot water tank all in one thing.
the main problem is emptying the tank its self lower then the immersion its self as its right at the bottom and the both the out let pipe and filler are above that so there is no way of draining the last 1/3 of the tank theres NO drain valve.
the tank only rund two hot tape in hole place.
the main problem is emptying the tank its self lower then the immersion its self as its right at the bottom and the both the out let pipe and filler are above that so there is no way of draining the last 1/3 of the tank theres NO drain valve.
the tank only rund two hot tape in hole place.
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S
Skimmers
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Loosen the immersion and then towels and water vac would seem
to be the only way. Unless you can push a pipe down in from the top tank.
They usually come with a drain valve on.
S
Skimmers
nope this tank install was done by a guy on a horse all pipe work is mixes from JG pushfits copper and flexi
no joke i wish id took a pic
in order to change the immersion ill need to drain the tank fully.
then disconnect all pipe work then turn the tank to face me as the immersion
is not facing the door frame at an angle id say no more then 5" away from the frame!!!!!!!
iv said to change the stat its going to be half days works because of all the messing about.
and moving draining ect and iv said its best to move the tank so its easier to get to it and to change the pipe work to all copper and end feed gear and to install a drain cock but hayhoooo im still waiting for the call back
I wasnt starting nothing with out the nod from the landlord
no joke i wish id took a pic
in order to change the immersion ill need to drain the tank fully.
then disconnect all pipe work then turn the tank to face me as the immersion
is not facing the door frame at an angle id say no more then 5" away from the frame!!!!!!!
iv said to change the stat its going to be half days works because of all the messing about.
and moving draining ect and iv said its best to move the tank so its easier to get to it and to change the pipe work to all copper and end feed gear and to install a drain cock but hayhoooo im still waiting for the call back
I wasnt starting nothing with out the nod from the landlord
Why don't you let the Landlord sort it?
Are you living in the property or have you been asked to do the job and wanting advice ?
If you are living there, just pass it onto the Landlord.
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