boiler problem

macpete

hi, the boiler in our camper is leaking water from the clear overflow pipe and the water pump keeps cutting in every 10 mins or so, any idea what is the cause?

Buford T Justice

macpete wrote: »

hi, the boiler in our camper is leaking water from the clear overflow pipe and the water pump keeps cutting in every 10 mins or so, any idea what is the cause?

Is the water from the overflow hot?

Aidan_M_M

the valve in the overflow is either shot , or has a piece of limescale stuck in it .
It's actually a pressure relief valve , it lets out a little water only when the water in the Boiler expands as it heats . The pump shouldn't be able to beat it .

FYI , it has a 2nd function also , it lets air into the boiler when you open the drain valve , to empty it faster .

Take it off and try steep it in de-scaler.

macpete

Thanks for the advice Aidan, I will have a go at it tomorrow, have you got the valve in stock if i need one Aidan? Keep up the great work on the Tips!!!!!

Aidan_M_M

no prob , happy to help .
I'd say we'd have one , if not I'd have it in a couple of days.

macpete

Update, had a look at the valve yesterday, took it out and soaked in lime descaler and refitted the valve and all is working 100%. Once again a big Thank you to Aidan for your help!!!!:D

Aidan_M_M

macpete wrote: »

Update, had a look at the valve yesterday, took it out and soaked in lime descaler and refitted the valve and all is working 100%. Once again a big Thank you to Aidan for your help!!!!:D

Excellent , delighted that worked . As anyone who knows me will attest to , I prefer repairing things than replacing them .:)