My Yorktank only lasted 8 years so need a replacement

[lizzieb2]

Hi

My Yorktank NBRU 130 unvented tank has only lasted 8 years so I need a replacement. It sprung a leak and when I removed the insulation I found a severely corroded mess of a tank. I am sure it should have lasted longer as it had "a double enamelled internal lining" but maybe the plumber didn't wire up the "magnesium sacrificial anode". Don't know much about these things.

So got someone to have a look and they said a replacement would cost £1500 plus fitting. Is that right? I would appreciate recommendations for a replacement that would last.
Many thanks

Lizzieb

 

[kevplumb]

but maybe the plumber didn't wire up the "magnesium sacrificial anode". Don't know much about these things.

err you don't wire them up

 

[lizzieb2]

As I said I know nothing about tanks but why did it not last? Should I have been replacing the anode or was the tank just a bad one? Yorktank and yorkpark have gone out of business so no help there. Pity as I have a Yorkpark boiler too.
Thanks
Lizzie

 

[Nige F]

maybe the anode made the ultimate sacrifice ..............could be that you have really soft water from the burns .......good for malt, not good for tanks...maybe ?, I`ve never been N. of Watford

 

[lizzieb2]

You must be right - how did you guess my water comes from the burn? It is very soft too. This wasn't mentioned to me when it was installed.

So I guess I should get a stainless steel one next or maybe a copper McDonald Engineers one?

Thanks
Lizzie