Overflow pipe constatly dripping

[dc110770]

My central heating water tank which is located in the loft has a run off pipe which is constantly dripping.

Now as the pipe goes out of the side elevation, well out of the facia and just stops I am getting a puddle omnn my drive below.

Should I just get a 90 bend and then extend the pipe so it runs into a downpipe or gully.

Any suggestion please?

ta

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Stop the dripping?

 

[dc110770]

Well I presume the dripping is a result of the condensation build up within the central heateing water tank in the loft.

The lid is secure and tight so the water vapour hits the lid and drops down into the water tank so hence it is slightly overflowing.

Question then - is is a job for a plumber? can't really see what they can do apart from to extend the overflow pipe which I can do.

Any plumber out there?

 

[Burnerman]

Take the tank lid off and see and listen for the ball valve within letting a small amount of water by....then lift the arm up to see if the flow stops.
This won't be a condensation issue.
John

 

[dc110770]

I have done a little research and I am thinking it might ne the float valve.

I will get myself in the loft and take a look. Looks like a simple enough job (fingers crossed)!

 

[mac391]

Sounds like the float valve to me. just adjust it (lower the float)

 

[dc110770]

Ok well been in the loft and the tank is so high that I can't even look into it let alone work on it!

How do I adjuct the float please?

 

[Agile]

You need to find a ladder or platform so that you can see into the tank using a mirror if necessary.

The valve should turn off when the water level is about 125 mm when cold.

They are adjusted by bending the shaft of the ball valve.

When the water is hot then it will partially covere up the ball.

Tony