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Copper pipe from boiler dripping

  • 14-04-2014 4:49pm
    #1
    aldub83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭


    I hav a baxi system boiler and the copper pipe leading from it to outside the back is constantly dripping.sumtimes more than other times.its discolouring the ground aswell.does anyone know what is causing this?


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  • #2
    Robbie.G
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭Robbie.G


    aldub83 wrote: »
    I hav a baxi system boiler and the copper pipe leading from it to outside the back is constantly dripping.sumtimes more than other times.its discolouring the ground aswell.does anyone know what is causing this?

    The pressure relief valve is leaking through. It's probly due to the expansion vessel been either low on air and needs pumped or the vessel been busted and needing replacing.Which ever one is the problem the PRV will also need replacing.Call a Rgi and they will be able to sort it out for you.


  • #3
    scudo2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭scudo2


    aldub83 wrote: »
    I hav a baxi system boiler and the copper pipe leading from it to outside the back is constantly dripping.sumtimes more than other times.its discolouring the ground aswell.does anyone know what is causing this?

    Safety valve is releasing water. It only does that when you have a problem.
    You need a service engineer.


  • #4
    shane 007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 914 ✭✭✭shane 007


    Robbie.G wrote: »
    The pressure relief valve is leaking through. It's probly due to the expansion vessel been either low on air and needs pumped or the vessel been busted and needing replacing.Which ever one is the problem the PRV will also need replacing.Call a Rgi and they will be able to sort it out for you.

    +1


  • #5
    aldub83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭aldub83


    Thanks.any idea on rough cost for this ?


  • #6
    shane 007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 914 ✭✭✭shane 007


    aldub83 wrote: »
    Thanks.any idea on rough cost for this ?

    If you book a service, re-pressurising the vessel if needed would be included in a service. Service would be in the region of €80.
    New PRV part would be approx €20 - €30 depending on boiler + labour.
    If the vessel is split & needs replacing, part cost would be about €120 plus labour.


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