SO 43DS Hot water system

[sirromcd]

I have a 40L vertical HWS which has developed a leak in the soldered seam at the top of the unit.
Is there a simple way of repairing the unit or am i stuck with buying a new one?
Is there an alternative 40 L tank?
The pic shows a new unit. I have removed the insulation to get at the soldered seams.
Chris M
Sirromcd

[MalcolmP]

Chris

Following thread may help

www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66830&highlight=calorifier+repair

Please let this list know how you get on

cheers

Malcolm

[sirromcd]

Hello Malcolm

Thank you for the link. Very informative and inventive too.

I have had the HWS repaired using a braising rod and it is successful.

However, I note the comments in the thread about longevity and as this unit is 10 years old I guess I will have to bite the bullet sooner rather than later.

In the meantime I will get some lead solder and a solder "bolt" to deal with future problems.

Thank you for the thread.

Cheers
Chris