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[Emma0912]

I called british gas to come out because our tank wasn't filling up but seeing as I've fixed it by loosening the valve I've cancelled the visit. Seems the last engineer had it too tight, and because I've been at work hadn't noticed till now.

The valve is being sorted by the landlord as the house is rented.

[sonray ltd]

easyest solution to your problem is stick a check valve on the hot water pipe before the tap.

this stops mains pressure cold water pushing gravity hot water backwards then filling your tank and overflowing.

[Emma0912]

Where can you buy one of those from? Are they easy to fit ourselves?

[sonray ltd]

any plumbers merchants.

they are called a single check valve. and yes you can do them yourself.
but working under kitchen sinks without the right tools can be a nightmare.

only cost a few qiud.

are you taps old etc ?

[Emma0912]

New basic taps, nothing fancy.

Thanks so much for your help!