Well, that explains why my central heating system (combi) has been randomly
losing pressure. Found this while I was doing 10,000 other jobs on the
weekend... :-(

http://www.pciq.co.uk/pics/manifold2.jpg

This is after I cleaned it up by the way - the joint was covered in
corrosion so it's probably been like that for a few years at least. Luckily
the leak is very slight and water has been evaporating / absorbed by the big
pile of sawdust underneath it, so hasn't flooded the downstairs flat.

Any ideas what to do with this? I'll give most things a blast but this
makes me slightly nervous - I've got visions of the coupling snapping off if
I touch it. How much do you reckon a plumber would charge to fix this? I'd
reckon at least 2-3 hours work. Another pic from a distance:-

http://www.pciq.co.uk/pics/manifold1.jpg


Andy

On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 13:29:39 -0000, "Pecanfan"
wrote:

Well, that explains why my central heating system (combi) has been randomly
losing pressure. Found this while I was doing 10,000 other jobs on the
weekend... :-(

http://www.pciq.co.uk/pics/manifold2.jpg

This is after I cleaned it up by the way - the joint was covered in
corrosion so it's probably been like that for a few years at least. Luckily
the leak is very slight and water has been evaporating / absorbed by the big
pile of sawdust underneath it, so hasn't flooded the downstairs flat.

Any ideas what to do with this? I'll give most things a blast but this
makes me slightly nervous - I've got visions of the coupling snapping off if
I touch it. How much do you reckon a plumber would charge to fix this? I'd
reckon at least 2-3 hours work. Another pic from a distance:-

http://www.pciq.co.uk/pics/manifold1.jpg


Andy


I'd drain it off,put some easit oil on the affected connection,let it
soak in then unscrew it. Examine it for excess damage due to
corrosion. Its unlikely to be damaged,it;ll just need cleaning up
thoroughly,clean up,remake the joint with a wrap of ptfe on the olive
on the 10mm copper,and a smear of jointing compound on the joint face.
If the olive looks dodgy,cut the bit of 10mm and add a new piece.

joe