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Hi All, Does anyone know if the fire cement can be applied to the flue joint whilst is in use (hot)? Thanks - Daniel PS: As know one has looked at this post for a while, I'll wait a bit and perhaps put up a new post.

Hi Tony, I have taken a photo of my calorifier. I'm still trying to identify where the water is escaping. I have added the photo as an attachment. I'd be very grateful if you can advise. Daniel Please note, for some reason the photo needs rotating right so that it is upright. It is a vertical calorifier. Thanks Ian

Hi Tony, I've stripped back a line of insulation all the way to the top. I think you were right when you said it might not be from the union. It appears to be coming from the top of the unit. I am now just monitoring (waiting), with some newspaper to see if I can narrow it down to where it is coming from. I'll post in the next 30 minutes when I know a bit more.. Cheers - Daniel

Hi Tony, Thank you very much for that. I managed to drain the system enough to undo and inspect the union. After some PTFE tape, it has made it a little better but still not fixed it. My next line of attack will be replacing the plastic pipe and joint. Unfortunately, I can't seem to upload any photos as I am on a Mac, therefore, do not have a 'My Media file', the forum seems to be set up for PCs. I do, however have an Android phone which I could try it on, so I'll try with that. Once again, thanks for your time and help and I'll let you know how I go. All the best - Daniel

Thanks Tony and Mac, To be more specific, the leak appears to be coming out of the mid-point joint which leads to the gas central heating / hot water heater. I am hoping to drain the calorifier enough to undo the joint to inspect and hopefully repair it. Even if it's a case of PTFE tape and some silicon gel. Any more advice will be very much appreciated. Thanks - Daniel

Hi All. Thanks for the comments. Yes, I bought her in Newark. Is that Kieth? You would know if it is you I bought her off To all the other helpful people, the pressure relief line (connected to milk bottle) is not the issue. All I know is that if I turn it, water come out the pipe at the to into the bottle (pretty quickly too). I have been looking at any places I could clamp off but alas no. Cheers everyone. Keep any more ideas coming and in the meantime, I will look for the water shut-off cock. Happy NewYear - Daniel

Hi All, I am quite new to (canal) boating. My calorifier is leaking and I'd like to isolate and drain it as I think I know where the leak is coming from. It is an upright one with a red knob at the top. This is connected to a run off pipe which has a milk bottle at the end that I have to empty every 3 months or so. The only other tap I can see is more conventional stop-cock tap, however, this leads to the gas water heater. The only other option I can think of is to drain the whole water tank in the bow and try that. Any help or advice would be really appreciated. Thanks and Happy New Year - Daniel

Hi All, Please could someone help me !! I have a leak in my calorifier and am quite new to Narrow Boats. I think I have isolated the leak, which is on the input so a bit of plumber's tape might do the trick but first, I need to empty the calorifier. I presume that it is the red tap / cock in-line with that pipe (in the middle of the calorifier). I have tried to add a photo, but can't work out as I'm on a Mac and don't have a 'Media File'. Hope someone can help. Daniel