How embaressing.

Sorry indeed! I only meant to post once - the google posting engine
kept failing - it was not meant to be posted 3 times. Hopefully I
don't look too stupid!

I'll read your thoughts. Only initial comment is entire top of the
tank is corroded and "flakey" as hell - as if its been leaking for
years. In fact its how it was when I moved in. So maybe its beyond
that.

I've jimmied up a nice gaffer tape and bic-biro contraption that
conveniently routes all the water to be collected in a container!

Ahem. Not a great solution - but does mean hot water and heating!

I don't mind replacing the whole thing - 15 years is a good life - but
can't find any equivalent models anywhere - and the local plumbers are
too busy.

Thanks again - I'll read and consider!

The Natural Philosopher wrote in message ...
RJ wrote:

Hi

My hot water cylinder is dripping, and to be honest, it looks pretty
dead - huge amounts of corrosion everywhere.

Sadly its not simple...

I've got a pressurised water system, and the cylinder is labelled
Polystel PS125 / 3 - with operating pressure of 3 bar. All the
pipework goes into the to of the cylinder through a metal cap that
looks like a beer bottle top. Its leaking from under there. The rust
is quite evident and obvious.

Photos of tank are at:-

http://www.ryanandmel.com/tank1.jpg and
http://www.ryanandmel.com/tank2.jpg

I have no idea if its direct or indirect (don't even know what this
means) - and as an avid DIY'er I know I can swap it for a like item.
However, I can find nothing at all on the web about this cylinder and
all the ones I can find have side entry pipes - which clearly isn't
what I'm looking for.

I've called 3 plumbers, and one can't quote for 3 weeks, one can't
speak to me till Monday and one isn't interested. Oh what a trade!
Any recommendations for plumbers in West Drayton/Uxbridge area
appreciated!

ANY HELP AT ALL is appreciated - this forum has been very helpful in
the past - so here's hoping!


Well, if you had to post three times, you are obviously despreate.

I have no good news for you.

Its obviosuly a mains pressure cylinder, and these are expensive to
replace and install and SHOULD be tested by qualified plumber.

First off, this is not going to be a quick fix. Talk to insurance
company and see if they will fnd whatever you need to live a decent life
whilst your house is effectively wihout hot water.

Secondly get a plumber in who can at least isolate the thing and still
leave you with central heating. That is not such a hard job.

Then take three deep breaths and get on the net to find out more about
the system you have, and what might replace it. Expect at least 4-6
weeks of no hot water though.

My deepest sympathies too.






Thanks!

RJ