leaking hot water cylinder.

[greensleeves]

I have a small hole on the seam on the side of the copper hot water cylinder. Is there any compound that can be applied to the side of the tank to stop the leak for a temporary repair?

 

[corgiman]

you could try but i have never know them to work

best to change it asap as it will only get worse

 

[Bamber gaspipe]

I have a small hole on the seam on the side of the copper hot water cylinder. Is there any compound that can be applied to the side of the tank to stop the leak for a temporary repair?

No.

 

[Fluffster]

Saw one fixed with a galvanised self tapping screw with lsx seal which so far has lasted 3 years, if you are brave enough to chance it.
Pete

 

[greensleeves]

thanks. I'm not brave enough(or knowledgable enough) to try that fluffster.
You could be right, corgiman. Tried some plumber's mait, and after 4 applications its still leaking. At least its stenched the flow a little.

Trouble is that I want to get a new condensing system, so I'll be doing away with the hot water cylinder so don't want to replace it now.

 

[Fluffster]

If you are doing away with it soon you may aswell have a go at bodge repairing it.
P

 

[corgiman]

before ya do make show u wear yer mac and wellies

 

[sime10]

Epoxy resin works so I have been told but as a tradesman I don't do DIY

 

[JohnD]

Fernox LSX is surprisingly good at bodge leak repairs. problem you will have is that the pressure of leaking water will push it away from the hole. Best to empty the cyl, otherwise you will have to push a "bandage" of cotton or something smeared with LSX against the hole until it sets, then put more over the top.

It will stick your thumb to the hole if you don't wear disposable gloves.

 

[Rob]

lsx and sealents only work if the hole/leak is dry at the time, but the screw with a washer covered in lsx sounds like a great bodge!

 

[namsag]

Emptying cylinder and giving it a good clean, solder will take to it and seal small holes , trouble is doesnt always work first time.

 

[Nige F]

grade D stick solder and a lump of 1.1/2 copper waste pipe flattened out will seal holes........even those for 2.1/2 inch essex flanges My family were Tinkers, y` know .............soldering over an open fire

 

[corgiman]

sheesh boys

by the time the poor lad has tried all these bodge jobs he could of changed the bleedin thing three times over

 

[libby lou lou]

Put a belt round it with a bit of rubber under it

 

[sime10]

Put a belt round it with a bit of rubber under it

Have you taken that mesh off around your vent yet?