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Water from overflow pipe outside but not if heating is on

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.39 PM

Hi noticed water coming out of the overflow pipe, it stops once heating is on, any simple fixes for this please?

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

Cold Domestic feed tank , ballvalve passing
Answered19 August 2021
10

PDunn

Rating: 5 out of 5
Holloway, London
Needs to check the ball valve in the tank and water level - adjust and check the fill valve maybe letting by / repair / replaced.
Answered18 September 2021
1

Jun

Rating: 5 out of 5
Guildford
Only happened when ballvalve faulty. need replace.
Answered14 September 2021
0

The Fixer

Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Kenley
Sounds like the ball valve in the tank isn’t shutting off. You’ll need to replace it. Turn off the mains supply or isolate the gate valve first. If you’re not sure, best to get in a pro. Hope this helps
Answered15 September 2021
0