Pinhole leak in copper cylinder ...

new cylinder

 

Time to think about a combi?

 

Or unvented cylinder

 

Even better!

 

Cue Walter....:^O

 

yes it will solder, if you drain the waterbelow the pinhole and repair, you may need a plumber to do this as it will take a little skill.

 

I would rather get a new cylinder,its not a good sign when a hole appears meaning the cylinders wall is corroding and starting to get a little thin.

 

I would agree, get a new cylinder.

It is possible to repair it as has been suggested, but I wouldn't bother.

A new cylinder will be fully insulated as well, so it will help pay for itself in a few years - Bet the one you've got is bare copper with an old jacket.

When you're done, weigh the old one into a scrapyard - don't let the plumber take it with him, unless he gives you a very good quote, in which case he may have already worked it into the price.

 

price of new cylinder £150 plus fitting,,how long will that take to pay for itself ?....
2 chioses,,,1, repair for now and save for better system. or 2, go for new system now,
a new copper cylinder is throwing good money after bad,

 

a new copper cylinder is throwing good money after bad,


Why?

Unless he's thinking of changing to an unvented or a combi system, he will need a new cylinder when he changes his boiler.

 

correct, stainless steel cylinders on a pressureised system will give a much better effient system, or combi, depending on circumstance,,but to replace a old copper cylinder just to tide you over is not good , a new copper cyl today will cost £150, to wiegh in in the future for less than £30 is throwing money away,

 

Once cylinders start to fail they will continue to fail. repairs is very temporary at best.

 

To answer your question. Yes you can solder a pin hole leak. I have done it on a few occassions when the customer didn't have the money for a new cylinder. I tell them that they may get another pin hole leak but that is their decision. The repair is viable. I did one 15 years ago on a cylinder and the old guy tells me it is fine. He now says it is a race between him and the cylinder as to which conks out first.

BTW
I agree with all the comments about better efficiency etc but if you are looking to get out of a fix without spending too much money then solder is a much better bet than Araldite

 

Epoxy Putty can be used for this, but how long it'll last etc....??? Best getting a new cylinder as advised.

 

When you're done, weigh the old one into a scrapyard
- don't let the plumber take it with him

Oh yeah! whats old grandad in his slippers going to get off a scrappy for the cylinder. £10 if he's lucky! whereas a TIMESERVED plumber with a good working relationship at the scrappy will get £50 no probs.

Great idea you course cowboy tw4t, he'll probably end up with cr4p in the cylinder all over the car. Valet £40, £30 out of pocket.

OP change the cylinder and don't listen to half the 6wk trained a4rses on hear, to try and repair it is false economy.

Get a professional in and get it changed professionally, peace of mind.

Oh! and let the plumber keep the cylinder, scraps the perk of the trade.

Cornish Crofter is a short course cowboy who masquerades as a timeserved plumber conning the general public and is an expert in bathroom installations 'THAT'S A SECOND YEAR APPRENTICE JOB'. Who are you going to take advice off?

 

Got £558 for a van load of scrap today!

Flattened cylinders, copper tube, lead and brassware.

Prices are heading back up again!

 

I got £1.50 for a pir of taps

 

This stuff from Screwfix makes an excellent repair on leaky stuff

Express Repair Putty.