if my copper cylinder indirect is leaking at the return to the cylinder on the union nut and and need to drain the return pipe will i need to put central heating inhibitor back in the system and how do i do that,thanks,joint
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Isolate the water supply to your feed and expansion tank.Whichever motorised valve you have you need to ensure that it is in the manual position by moving the lever over and clicking it into position. Find a draincock which is usually on one of your downstairs rads and do a partial drain, no need to do a full draindown. Add the inhibitor via your feed and expansion tank which is the smaller tank of the 2 in your loft.
Only start this job early in the morning - if the cylinder does need to be changed then you will have the rest of the day.
Don't start on a Saturday afternoon and get stuck, that's when you will find it hard to get a plumber out to supply and fit a new cylinder.
Andy
Don't start on a Saturday afternoon and get stuck, that's when you will find it hard to get a plumber out to supply and fit a new cylinder.
Andy
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