Water storage tank leaking!!

[pebbles36]

Hi, i have just noticed that my immersion water tank is leaking. Not sure on what type of tank it is but it is mains fed and has a header tank on it. I live in a flat and am on economy 7 and was wondering what type of tank i need to buy? Been looking at tanks on the internet and not sure if it is vented/unvented, any help on this will be great
Thankyou.[/u]

 

[twgas]

It sounds like a direct fortic (or combination cylinder, there are probably other coloquial names as well). Your best option, in my opinion, is to get someone in

 

[Cpplumber]

It does sound like a Fortic tank. The fact it's got a storage vessel on the top, would strongly suggest its vented.

Your local plumbing merchant would be able to obtain one for you but I would be surprised if they had one in stock.

Here's a link for you.

http://www.range-cylinders.co.uk/product-fortic.html

 

[pebbles36]

Thanks guys for reply, yes it looks like the Fortic Tank. Here is a pic of mine, just out of interest what should i be expecting to pay for one? Thank you.

 

[twgas]

I notice the cover off the bottom immersion, is the leak coming from there, did you remove the cover to check if that's the problem? Hope you're not using it with cover off.

 

[Madrab]

Tank

• pebbles36
• 1 Sep 2013
• 1

Defo a combination cylinder. Just remember to get one that is the same dimension and turn that bottom element off

 

[pebbles36]

The cover has always been off the Emerson heater element, since I bought the flat, I know it is dangerous sorry I think the leak is at the bottom of the tank. I have turned the mains water off going into the tank and switched the bottom element off as well. Will try and source a combination cylinder, thank you for the help

 

[Madrab]

You would be advised to replace the Immersion elements too

 

[pebbles36]

Ok Madrab was wondering if they should be replaced as well, will replace them then. Thank you

 

[Madrab]

As TWGAS suggests, I would get someone in to have a check to see where it's leaking, it may just be a weeping connection.

Cylinders can range vastly in price, if you go online looking for an "Economy 7 direct combination cylinder" you will get some idea

 

[pebbles36]

Yes i think that is a good idea to get it checked over for the leak and i will go online and search for the Economy 7 combination heater. Not much money at the moment so i am hoping it is a straight forward swap over as my BF said he will install it. Thank you for your help on this