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URGENT Leaking hot water cylinder (pressurised) HELP
On 11 Jan 2004 12:38:09 -0800, (RJ) wrote:
Ion exchange water softner? Time to do some more research!
Though the installation of unvented systems needs to be by a qualified
plumber etc, why does a replacement when in effect, I guess, it'll be
factory tested cylinder and all that needs is it to be disconnected
and reconnected. All joins can be tested with cold pressure water,
and all the other pipework is "as designed" and as per building regs
by the original installer.
SO especially if its like-for-like, it should be a trivial job to
replace cylinder and all anciliaries...?
Unless I'm missing something.
According to Building Regulations, you are supposed to use a plumber
certified in the installation of pressurised cylinders.
In practice, building control officers don't go round with detector
vans.
Problems would arise if:
- Something goes wrong and the cylinder bursts or explodes or causes
damage, especially if anyone were injured.
- You want to sell the property and the buyer's solicitor is vigilant
and asks for a certificate with respect to the installation.
Oh more good news - can't find any Polystel references on the web - so
no spares here and probably need just a replacement if I go that
route.
Lots of ideas and research needed!!
..andy
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