Hi All, I have an ongoing issue where my boiler feed tank is leaking, short of replacing the tank is there anything I can use to seal up the hole. On a separate note, I’ve had one plumber in suggesting it’s because I have a boiler that is too powerful for my gravity fed heating system. I currently have a greenstar Worcester Bosch boiler for some reason can’t find the pressure booster. Been advised to get rid of the tanks in the loft and have the filling loop installed next to the boiler?. Does this make sense and how much would a job like this cost?
Should be easy enough to glue a piece of plastic (similar type) over the hole if it is a smallish hole. Possibly 2 part glue required. You may need to drain a little water first so the area is dry before gluing. Water level is higher than it should really be I think.
Do you reckon I could use builders putty to close the hole. Also the copper pipe near the outlet tap is leaking can I avoid replacing it and just solder it?
With the issues you have and looking at the state of the tank, it looks like you need to replace the tank tbh and sort the leaking pipe out at the same time. simple enough job (depending on your skillset) would probably take an hour or two to do for a plumber. As for having a filling loop installed your best bet is to ask the plumber who suggested it for a price to do the work as its difficult to give an accurate price without seeing what it entails in person.
Hmm. You can do what you like. As to whether it will be a solution to your problems, who knows...........