Overflow problem

SAMTALK

Hi can anyone help please?

Have a solid fuel stanley and lately we can hear a gushing noise in attic every now and then. Its like a rumbling of water. The other day I noticed water coming from the overflow pipe outside when this was happening.
Any ideas?

Wearb

It could be a wrong thermostat setting, a faulty thermostat, a faulty pump, not enough rads on to take the heat away from it, sludge in the system. Not the sort of problem that will go away. Did it work ok until recently? Did you do anything different lately?

You could check some of the thing if you are good at that sort of thing, otherwise have it looked at by a plumber.

SAMTALK

Wearb wrote: »

It could be a wrong thermostat setting, a faulty thermostat, a faulty pump, not enough rads on to take the heat away from it, sludge in the system. Not the sort of problem that will go away. Did it work ok until recently? Did you do anything different lately?

You could check some of the thing if you are good at that sort of thing, otherwise have it looked at by a plumber.

Yes was working fine up until a couple of weeks ago and no nothing different.
Ill have to get plumber out to have a look so.

Thanks for your help

mashed13

Could it be that the water in boiler is overheating and the pressure is released through overflow pipe ?> You may want somebody to have a look at it, as it can end up badly


I must join discussion myself to see whats up with it :eek:

SAMTALK

mashed13 wrote: »

Could it be that the water in boiler is overheating and the pressure is released through overflow pipe ?> You may want somebody to have a look at it, as it can end up badly


I must join discussion myself to see whats up with it :eek:

How bad???

mashed13

SAMTALK wrote: »

How bad???

It may be only a mater of fiddling with thermostats at the end of the day, but constant overheating can cause valves and inner parts to break, and if it gets too hot a sudden drop in pressure could possibly even burst the tank

SAMTALK

mashed13 wrote: »

It may be only a mater of fiddling with thermostats at the end of the day, but constant overheating can cause valves and inner parts to break, and if it gets too hot a sudden drop in pressure could possibly even burst the tank

I have just put in a call with the plumber. He reckons it could be the ballcock but we'll wait and see.
Thanks for you reply

Wearb

mashed13 wrote: »

It may be only a mater of fiddling with thermostats at the end of the day, but constant overheating can cause valves and inner parts to break, and if it gets too hot a sudden drop in pressure could possibly even burst the tank

I don't see your reply as very accurate. If you don't know the answer, just say so. or don't reply.

Wearb

SAMTALK wrote: »

Yes was working fine up until a couple of weeks ago and no nothing different.
Ill have to get plumber out to have a look so.

Thanks for your help

You might be in luck and as your plumber said, a ballcock problem, especially if the water was cold coming out of the overflow. Don't scald yourself, if checking.

SAMTALK

Wearb wrote: »

You might be in luck and as your plumber said, a ballcock problem, especially if the water was cold coming out of the overflow. Don't scald yourself, if checking.

Think ill wait and leave it to the experts.!!

Thanks for all you help

mashed13

Wearb wrote: »

You might be in luck and as your plumber said, a ballcock problem, especially if the water was cold coming out of the overflow. Don't scald yourself, if checking.

Not sure if being serious or just taking a piss out of me, hmm, enlighten me on this matter please

Wearb

mashed13 wrote: »

Not sure if being serious or just taking a piss out of me, hmm, enlighten me on this matter please

mashed13 wrote: »

It may be only a mater of fiddling with thermostats at the end of the day, but constant overheating can cause valves and inner parts to break, and if it gets too hot a sudden drop in pressure could possibly even burst the tank

I was being serious and replying to the part underlined above. I don't see that as being a very accurate reply.

If I am mistaken, then I would be happy to read an explanation of the points underlined, especially the last part of the sentence.

btw. While I am being serious, I am aware that you were trying to be helpful.