Hi Folks
I have a constant flow of water out of our overflow pipe from water tank in attic. Went up to check. The water coming from the mains into the water tank is also constantly flowing hence its flows straight out the overflow. The problem seems to be the ballcock in that it dosen't cut off the water. Anyone any idea how to fix the problem.
thanks in advance
the small water tank in you attic is for your central heating it should have a long 3/4 pipe in the shape of an inverted U above it. if that is over flowing and the ballcock is not leaking the the problem is what plumbers call 'pitching' ie water from your heating system is 'pitching' into the small tank and causing it to overflow.I have the same problem. The small water tank overflow pipe is constantly dripping. I changed the ballcock but that has not worked. Any idea what else could be causing the overflow?
the small water tank in you attic is for your central heating it should have a long 3/4 pipe in the shape of an inverted U above it. if that is over flowing and the ballcock is not leaking the the problem is what plumbers call 'pitching' ie water from your heating system is 'pitching' into the small tank and causing it to overflow.
there are a number of causes of this and you should really call a plumber to diagnose the cause and fix it for you
I didnt say that pitshing was the difinitive answer as i said i'd get a plumber to diagnose it properly.If it was due to pitching, this would only ocur whilst the heating is on. IrishRain stated that the overflow is "constantly dripping".
the small water tank in you attic is for your central heating it should have a long 3/4 pipe in the shape of an inverted U above it. if that is over flowing and the ballcock is not leaking the the problem is what plumbers call 'pitching' ie water from your heating system is 'pitching' into the small tank and causing it to overflow.
there are a number of causes of this and you should really call a plumber to diagnose the cause and fix it for you
Now that I look at the overflow pipe it probably only drips when the boiler is on. I'll fiddle around with the thermostat on the immersion and see if that does anything. If the the thermostat is gone is it a diy job to change it?
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