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Leak at PRV incoming to tank

  • 14-05-2017 1:03pm
    #1
    Krispie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 160 ✭✭


    Hi,
    As title, I have a leak coming from the RWC 6 Bar PRV incoming to the base of the Cylinder. It only occurs when I turn the oil boiler on for hot water. Oil on for rads does not cause leak?

    The nut to the underside is loose. If I tightened it will it affect the working of the PRV? Started but stopped as not too sure of consequences if I was wrong:o

    Is there not a way or me to check if the pressure valve is working without taking it apart?

    Thanks in advance for any help. If needs be will get a plumber but if it is only to tighten a nut, serioulsy can't get him out for that:eek:



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  • #2
    K.Flyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭K.Flyer


    There should be no water passing through that point, as there is, it indicates that something is wrong elsewhere.
    Most likely your expansion vessel (white sphere thing) needs attention or replacing and the incoming pressure on the pressure reducing valve will also need to be checked and possibly reset and it really should have a pressure gauge fitted to it.
    Also, where the water is dripping from should have had a pipe fitted so as to discharge dripping water to a drain or to outside.
    Not really a DIY job, as its too easy to do it wrong and cause further problems.
    You need to get someone in who is very familiar with fault finding and repairing un-vented cylinders, make sure to ask them before getting them out.


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