Plumbing

Feasibility of removing lead header tank

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.16 PM

I'm interested in removing a lead-lined header tank from our fourth floor flat. The header tank feeds the cold water taps in the bathroom, electric shower and toilet cistern. The kitchen tap and combi boiler are off the mains. I'm interested in removing the lead header tank both because it's lead and because I can't stand up fully in the shower underneath it. What are the practicalities of a) removing the lead lining from a 110*110*50 cm header tank on the fourth floor, and b) running the entire flat off mains pressure? Some friends in a similar position said they considered removing their lead tank but it would be too hard to get out of the flat. Surely that much sheet lead won't weigh more than a few kgs and could be folded into a manageable shape? With regards to water pressure, could we install some sort of pump to make up the difference? Our neighbour apparently doesn't have a header tank so it must be feasible. Many thanks for your advice. EDIT: if we were going to get someone out for a quote would it be a plumber or a builder? If we get rid of the header tank we'll need to replaster and tile the walls, plus deal with routing some electrics that pass through the space.