It’s not only annoying if your hot water is too hot all of a sudden, it can also be dangerous. In this article, we’ll take a look at the most common causes for this problem and some of the solutions to it. Hot water is too hot There are several reasons why it’s a really … Read more
Need to turn off the hot water? Whether you have a hot water cylinder or a combi boiler, this is normally a very straightforward task. In this article, we’ll discuss how to turn off the hot water in your home. How to turn off the hot water The first step for this task is to … Read more
A Fortic cylinder or Fortic hot water tank; alternatively, a combination cylinder, is a vessel designed for heating and storing hot water. It’s typically made out of copper, with a layer of foam insulation on the outside. What makes a Fortic cylinder unique is that it has its own built-in cold water storage cistern. This … Read more
Hot water coming from the cold taps is usually due to an immersion heater thermostat failing in the ‘on’ position. Hot water from the hot water cylinder eventually fills the cold water cistern in the loft, which supplies the bathroom cold taps. This is a potentially dangerous fault which can increase the risk of scalds … Read more
Need to drain the hot water cylinder? Whether you need to fit a new immersion heater or replace the cylinder altogether, it’s not a difficult task. However, unlike draining a cold water storage cistern, it cannot be done as easily as shutting off the supply and running the taps until the cistern is empty. That’s … Read more
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