how do i get into my cold water storage tank

[l9sym]

hello
i have a steady drip from my overflow pipe which is coming from my old water storage tank in the loft, i have read many forums that advise on changing the ball/float etc but my question is simply how do i get into the cold water storage tank - there i no lid it appears to be completely sealed,is this normal?! there is a copper pipe (central heating expansion pipe i beleive) that goes into the top which would stop me lifting the lid even if there was one.

i am a have a go lady diyer but plumbing is a little beyond me, but can't really afford to pay a plumber if its something i could sort myself - any help offered would be gratefully appreciated

louis

 

[seco services]

it will have a lid.
useally like a tupperware box it clips on.

 

[kevplumb]

run your fingers round (no can that) the edge and lift the lid is clipped on

 

[Razor900]

If you have a squarish 'coffin tank' the lid is more of a hatch or two in the middle

 

[bathstyle]

Make sure you look for the lid on the top of the cistern, it is unlikely to be on the side or bottom

 

[l9sym]

thanks Kev feeling like a bit of a dumb blonde now. managed to get lid of and the water level is actually quite a bit higher then the float, played with the arm a bit and the constant drip seems to have reduced somewhat so hopefully excess water should continue to drain away - not sure if thats a washer or something, but hopefully man from B&Q can adise tomorrow.

thanks again
Louise

 

[seco services]

you wouldn't be imposing the women is thick would you ?

 

[bathstyle]

you wouldn't be imposing the women is thick would you ?

I would never suggest that the Blonde haired Louise is thick

 

[seco services]

you wouldn't be imposing the women is thick would you ?

I would never suggest that the Blonde haired Louise is thick

no but the man at bq useally are.

 

[kevplumb]

seco services wrote:
you wouldn't be imposing the women is thick would you ? icon_lol.gif


I would never suggest that the Blonde haired Louise is thick icon_lol.gif

watching you fella

 

[Agile]

The ball valve needs replacing.

A fairly simple DIY job but if you try it then do remember to turn off the water supply first! ( Dumb blond advice! )

Tony

 

[kevplumb]

hasn't got into the tank yet tony

 

[seco services]

hasn't got into the tank yet tony

or fell in the tank