Boilermate Header Tank

Hi

I have an original Boilermate with a pin- holed header tank- its not leaking yet but shows corrosion. I am not sure whether the original header tank is still available - so is it best to convert a Boilermate 2 tank or fit a plastic feed/expansion tank which is what Gledhill suggested. Also if the F/E tank has pin-holed what state is the store likely to be in - there are no sign of leaks - as yet!!! and it functions very well

Thanks for any help/advice

Dave

The plastic F & E tank will be cheaper!
The BM II is around £200:00p
Mike
MGC/H2O
Norfolk

Also check the cold feed is not blocked and the unit takes water ok.
And the vent too.

Thanks for your response on this - now to find a plastic f/e tank which will fit!!

You will need just a small 10 gallon header tank 4 gallon actual.
You may need to relocate it and alter the pipework.
If not go to;
http://www.segel.co.uk/
Where they are £192:00p for the copper one.
Mike
MGC/H2O

Hi Mike

Thanks for that - £195 + £26 ?? for the plastic tank cover - somehow a plastic F/E seems like a good idea!

I am dreading the day the contraption passes on - its been very reliable for the past 18 years - I have only changed a the pump overrun board a couple of times. Does the main copper cylinder pin hole ? - I should think this is the only way they are not viably repairable

Is there current equivalent which could be fitted s a replacement.

Again thank you - you have been most helpful!!

Dave

BM II.
Replacement would be;
Gledhill Boilermate BP unit. But not an easy change.
Or;
Go unvented cylinder, but discharge pipe work required.
Better one would be Albion Direct mainsflow with built in tank.
And 2 pumps as you have now.
All require alterations etc.
Depends on cupboard space and location etc etc.
Mike
If the BM fails internally, then it is game over.

I just managed to pick up a Boilermate 2 locally - guy said the main tank had a small leak at the bottom - bought it for spares + header tankl

Header tank is very scaled/sludged but looks ok and intact - what is the best scale remover for copper - may investigate the Boilermate 2 as it looks in better condition than mine!!

Would the leak be coming from the main tank or are they joints that can leak under the casing?

Dave

Use the header tank.
Forget about the unit if leaking
Mike

The unit is ok for spares anyhow - but is there an effective scale remover to shift the heavy scale from the inside of the copper F/E tank ?

Dave

BM II
I descale With Fernox DS3 using a small descale pump.
Mike