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boiler problem

  • 05-05-2011 9:42pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭


    hi, the boiler in our camper is leaking water from the clear overflow pipe and the water pump keeps cutting in every 10 mins or so, any idea what is the cause?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,262 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    macpete wrote: »
    hi, the boiler in our camper is leaking water from the clear overflow pipe and the water pump keeps cutting in every 10 mins or so, any idea what is the cause?

    Is the water from the overflow hot?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    the valve in the overflow is either shot , or has a piece of limescale stuck in it .
    It's actually a pressure relief valve , it lets out a little water only when the water in the Boiler expands as it heats . The pump shouldn't be able to beat it .

    FYI , it has a 2nd function also , it lets air into the boiler when you open the drain valve , to empty it faster .

    Take it off and try steep it in de-scaler.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭macpete


    Thanks for the advice Aidan, I will have a go at it tomorrow, have you got the valve in stock if i need one Aidan? Keep up the great work on the Tips!!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    no prob , happy to help .
    I'd say we'd have one , if not I'd have it in a couple of days.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭macpete


    Update, had a look at the valve yesterday, took it out and soaked in lime descaler and refitted the valve and all is working 100%. Once again a big Thank you to Aidan for your help!!!!:D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    macpete wrote: »
    Update, had a look at the valve yesterday, took it out and soaked in lime descaler and refitted the valve and all is working 100%. Once again a big Thank you to Aidan for your help!!!!:D

    Excellent , delighted that worked . As anyone who knows me will attest to , I prefer repairing things than replacing them .:)


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