Burst Pipe or Tank

When water comes through a bedroom ceiling it is usually from a burst pipe or leaking cold water tank in the loft.

Step 1

Turn off the main stopcock (clockwise). The stopcock can usually be found under the sink, or in the airing cupboard. This will stop any more water entering the cold water tank.

Tip It is always a good idea to find out where the stopcock is situated before an emergency arises.

Step 2 In order to drain the cold water tank as quickly as possible and, thereby, reducing the amount of water available to cause damage, turn on all the taps in the house and flush all toilets. When the taps stop running the leak should stop.

Step 3 If the water is anywhere near a light fitting or switch, remove the appropriate fuse from the main fuse box.

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Tips Again it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the main fuse box in case of future emergencies.

DO NOT replace the fuse until everything has completely dried out.

Step 4 If the water is causing the ceiling plaster to bulge, hold a container under the bulge and make a hole in the bulge with a screwdriver or scissors, thus releasing the water. This should confine the damage to a smaller area.

Step 5 Switch off the water heater or damp down a solid fuel boiler (the fire does not need to be completely extinguished as the hot-water cylinder will not have been emptied) – unless someone takes a bath of course! More about Cardiff Plumbers

Step 6 Find the source of the leak. If it comes from the tank itself or a pipe which is fed by the cold water tank, fix the ball cock in the tank in order to close the valve (i.e. raise it to a high position) thus preventing the tank from refilling once the water is turned back on.

Step 7 As long as you are sure the ball cock valve is closed, turn the stop cock back on. This will give you cold water in the kitchen tap (as this comes direct from the mains), toilets cisterns can be filled with a bucket.

Step 8 Contact us

Boiler Breakdowns

Boiler breakdowns can be prevented, a well looked after boiler and regularly serviced minimizes the risk of hefty repair costs when it is broken down, what we recommend is that you treat your boiler like your vehicle, your vehicle requires a M.O.T every year, so does your boiler !!!!!!!!!!! So take our advice and keep it well serviced.

Boiler Changeovers

Otherwise known as a like for like swap or the next equivalent in capacity size that will run your property, The average 3 bedroom house will run off a 28kw boiler.

Boiler Changeovers start from £1200.00 plus V.A.T all depending on what type of boiler you want to go for.

For further prices and ranges of boilers we do please don’t hesitate and contact us.

Boilers we can install

INTERGAS

VALLIANT

WORCESTER

BAXI

GLOWWORM

SIME

ARISTON

HEATLINE

IDEAL