Plumbing?

[Blundstoned Love]

Do we have any members who might be able to give some plumbing advice?

 

[samobaggins]

If you ask the question people might reply.

 

[kristophish]

Im a plumber. Fire away

 

[Blundstoned Love]

Thanks for the offer of advice - much appreciated.

I have a stainless steel hot water cylinder with a long-life immersion - called an Incaldy or something similar.

It's packed up which I guess is the thermostat.

My question is this - Will a regular thermostat do, or do they need something specific?

(I know thermostat lengths vary depending on whether they enter the top or side)

Thanks

 

[mrcharly]

First you need to do some diagnostics.

Bypass the thermostat to see if the immersion element works.

 

[Blundstoned Love]

Bypass the thermostat to see if the immersion element works.

Of course - that's good advice.

Does anyone know about the type of thermostat though [if it is that].

Also does anyone have any tips for a stopcock that's stuck?

In the open position I should add.

 

[mrcharly]

Depends on the cylinder - some setups have a thermostat 'strapped' to the outside of the cylinder. You are going to need to follow the wiring and see what you have.

Now, the stopcock - what type? Is it a wheelvalve? If it is and is on strong pipes (ie, not plastic or 15mm copper), get some mole grips on the shaft and try turning it.

Can you shut off water to the stopcock?