Monthly Archives: November 2015
Byelaw 30 and Byelaw 60 kits
Byelaw 30 kits and Byelaw 60 kits consist of a set of components designed to protect the water in a cistern from contamination. They are intended for potable water cisterns, such as the cold water storage cistern in the loft. … Continue reading
Posted in Encyclopaedia
Tagged cisterns, cold water storage cistern, cold water storage tank, tanks
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Feed and expansion tank
The feed and expansion tank, header tank, or feed and expansion cistern as it is technically known, is a cistern which supplies the central heating circuit with water and accommodates the expansion of the water when it is heated by … Continue reading
Overflow pipe leaking: why is it leaking & how to fix it
An overflow pipe leaking or dripping is due to water entering a cistern when it shouldn’t, either via the ball valve or via the outlet pipes at the bottom. In most cases, it’s due to a faulty ball valve. Overflow … Continue reading
Posted in Faults
Tagged ball valve, ballcock, broken coil, cold water storage cistern, cold water tank, feed and expansion cistern, feed and expansion tank, hot water cylinder, mixer valve, overflow, overflow pipe, overflow pipe leaking, toilets
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