CeeJay Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 The Groupe de Securitie on my ballon d'eau has suddenly started to flow continuously. Is this a job for a plumber or is there a fairly easy way of fixing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 If it continues to flow after you have turned the power /heat to the cylinder off then it is probably the valve that is at fault. Turnthe water off and fit a new one or turn the water off and try to clean /descalethe valve an old tooth brush and vinegarmay work.If it stops flowing when you turn the power/heat off you probablyhave a fault thermostat on the cylinder fairly easy to replace or a problemwith the controller for the heating harder to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Make sure that the purge knob has not been actioned, dependant on the type if its turned 90° it latches open a little twist in the other direction and it will spring closed, worth doing a purge anyway as it may dislodge the calcaire holding the valve off its seat.If that doesnt work then vinegar probably will, I remove the valves hold them upright either in a vice or narrow jar, what have you, then fill with vinegar, you may have to top up a few times but usually it will then seal, leave the remaining vinegar overnight if you can to dissolve the remaining calc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeJay Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Anton and Chancer, thanks for the information, however I have to admit I chickened out and called in a plumber who, surprisingly turned up that day, and he changed the Groupe de Securitie. But ........I did watch what he did ready for next time and it did seem to me that all it required was a good clean to get rid of the calcaire!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Just as a matter of interest, what did he charge you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Awww, come on!dont rub salt into the wound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeJay Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Hah, nice one Chancer!!!Not had the facture yet, but I will swallow some pride and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Nice to see you are sorted. I had a similar issue however it was due to the mains pressure being too high and overcoming the bladder in the Ballon..One pressure control valve later we are fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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