Leaking tap

RED PASSION

I have been told by my flatmate that she has a leaking tap in her ensuite with over 2 months now, she forgot to mention it to the landlord and went home for xmas also, I looked at it, it has a steady flow of water that would fill a bathroom sink in 15 minutes, our ESB bill has jumped hugely I would just like to know if this tap was leaking day and night for 2 months would it have any significant increase in our ESB bill or would it negligible.

Oryx

Obvious question: hot tap?

Paulw

Is the tap pressure fed by an electric pump or is it gravity fed?

emeldc

It would if the water is fed by an electric pump which is common in apartments.

@paulw, beat me to it!

RED PASSION

emeldc wrote: »

It would if the water is fed by an electric pump which is common in apartments.

@paulw, beat me to it!

I should have said housemate, water supplied by council.

RED PASSION

gravity fed or pump I don't know it is a down stairs ensuite room if that helps.

RED PASSION

Oryx wrote: »

Obvious question: hot tap?

no the cold tap.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

I can't see how a cold tap in a house has anything to do with electricity usage.

RED PASSION

Chase Shaggy Cranium wrote: »

I can't see how a cold tap in a house has anything to do with electricity usage.

ok I am not familiar with these things, first house share, I know at home we use a pump to get water from our well but the council water supply so then uses no electricity to pump water to the house (only to heat it) am I correct.

Oryx

RED PASSION wrote: »

ok I am not familiar with these things, first house share, I know at home we use a pump to get water from our well but the council water supply so then uses no electricity to pump water to the house (only to heat it) am I correct.

Yup the supply from the council should already have enough pressure.

D3PO

you would expect your latest ESB bill to jump anyway. Its that winter billing period that tends to be higher than your normal bi monthly bill.

Mine is 30% higher this billing period than the previous but its actually a normal fluctuation for me in my bill for Dec & Jan every year.

Id suggest your over thinking things here although the tap could have a small contributing factor to the total.

either way the LL needs to be informed immediately. As a tenant damage caused by a fault not reported can be attributed to you and thus you be held financially responsible.

dudara

Moved to Plumbing & Heating

dudara

RED PASSION

D3PO wrote: »

you would expect your latest ESB bill to jump anyway. Its that winter billing period that tends to be higher than your normal bi monthly bill.

Mine is 30% higher this billing period than the previous but its actually a normal fluctuation for me in my bill for Dec & Jan every year.

Id suggest your over thinking things here although the tap could have a small contributing factor to the total.

either way the LL needs to be informed immediately. As a tenant damage caused by a fault not reported can be attributed to you and thus you be held financially responsible.

Probably the winter period, but will inform the LL today

Avns1s

RED PASSION wrote: »

I have been told by my flatmate that she has a leaking tap in her ensuite with over 2 months now, she forgot to mention it to the landlord and went home for xmas also, I looked at it, it has a steady flow of water that would fill a bathroom sink in 15 minutes, our ESB bill has jumped hugely I would just like to know if this tap was leaking day and night for 2 months would it have any significant increase in our ESB bill or would it negligible.

Can't see how this will have any effect on your ESB bill but it does prove why water metering is essential. Someone is paying for the wasted water and its subsequent treatment in the sewage plant.

emeldc

................... should tell Phil Hogan.

Wearb

Oryx wrote: »

Yup the supply from the council should already have enough pressure.

I see you are a MOD for the paranormal.... glad you joined in. You might be able to offer the best explanation after all.

RED PASSION

emeldc wrote: »

................... should tell Phil Hogan.