Central heating – leaking pipes

Causes

Pipework joint failure

Hole in the pipe

Listed under: electrical, gas, heating, Services, central heating

Cause

Pipework joint failure

Repair

  • if leaking is from a connection, try tightening the connection (do not overtighten)
  • isolate the area by closing valves on either side of leaking joint; replace joint nut; wrap PTFE tape around connection before reassembling
  • call a specialist service/repair person

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Cause

Hole in the pipe

Repair

  • call a specialist service/repair person

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