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Drippy blow-off

Discuss Drippy blow-off in the Plumbing Forum at Plumbers Forums; Looking at a mate's dripping blow-off pipe at the weekend, guessing the storage tanks float valve isn't operating properly or perhaps the cylinder temp is set too high? any other ...
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    Looking at a mate's dripping blow-off pipe at the weekend, guessing the storage tanks float valve isn't operating properly or perhaps the cylinder temp is set too high? any other tips would be appreciated....


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    Default Re: Drippy blow-off

    Quote Originally Posted by squid View Post
    Looking at a mate's dripping blow-off pipe at the weekend
    Perv !!

    Is it presureised cylinder or normal,if pressurised maybe reprime air bubble as per instructions on side of cylinder
    Anything else and a qualified/registered person should have a look


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    Default Re: Drippy blow-off

    blow-of valves knacked, generally they only last for 3-4 releases.

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    which blow off is it? heating or from a pressurised cylinder?
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