Handy Tips

First -Turn the boiler off and set the timer / clock switch to off to avoid damaging the heat exchanger If the leak is on a radiator this should be easily isolated by turning off the radiator valves at both ends of the radiator. If the pipework or other system components are weeping (very small […]

First of all turn your stop cock off, then open all your taps to help drain your system as quickly as possible. Try to take note of where the leak seemed to originate, this information will help a plumber to fix the problem more quickly, costing you less. This approach should work with any system. […]

As a general rule a drain cleaner (available from most supermarkets and hardware stores) will cure this problem, as it is generally, soaps, body hair etc., that accumulate over time. Follow instruction on the bottle and try not to splash the liquid. Gloves are a good idea.

Firstly you need to isolate the leak. If possible search for an isolation valve, generally on the pipe just before the tap. Worst case scenario is turn the water off at the stop cock. Call a plumber!