Hot water cylinder leak

flosswoss · 12 Dec 2008

Hi. Just noticed a slight drip at the top of the cylinder at the place where the immersion thingy is attached. We don't use the immersion but is it OK to have the heating on as normal? Can I seal it with something? Like everyone else we've had the heating on longer than normal but not sure if this is causing it. Any help much appreciated!

swbjackson · 12 Dec 2008

You could affect a temporary repair with a proprietry leak sealing compound but you need to look at changing the cylinder. It may just be the immersion heater leaking but that's generally a sign that the rest of the cylinder is on it's way out.

Mike

bengasman · 12 Dec 2008

do you mean the immersion element where it is leaking?
not difficult to stick a new seal in.
bit puzzled why it would suddenly leak.
get it sorted before you get a big leak
and you already knew that 230 volts, water and copper can lead to an exciting experience, so i won't tell you that

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