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Leaking Ariston 2kW Water Heater.

A customer complained that his Ariston unvented water heater that he installed himself had leaked water. The model is a 3100306 undersink type. He said that water was leaking from the heater inside the house in his utility room. I asked about the discharge pipe and he looked blank. He said that the pipework took care of the hot water pressure build up. The unvented heater did not seem to have a pressure/temperature relief valve, tundish or pipework to the outside. Nor does it have a pressure reducing valve. A warning label on the front says that if water leaks out to turn off the heater and call an engineer.  He poo pooed that idea. Will it eventually blow up or flood the house?

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  • If already leaking it probably wont blow up.

    The leak might however get worse and should not be ignored. I would recommend replacement of the water heater, and that great care should be taken to follow the instructions TO THE LETTER regarding correct installation of the replacement.

    Depending on the water supply pressure, a pressure reducing valve may be required. Fit one if in doubt. Depending on the pipework design, an expansion vessel might be needed.

    These unvented water heaters do require following the instructions in EVERY DETAIL and not the common approach of “that is how we normally do it, and will be OK”

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  • If already leaking it probably wont blow up.

    The leak might however get worse and should not be ignored. I would recommend replacement of the water heater, and that great care should be taken to follow the instructions TO THE LETTER regarding correct installation of the replacement.

    Depending on the water supply pressure, a pressure reducing valve may be required. Fit one if in doubt. Depending on the pipework design, an expansion vessel might be needed.

    These unvented water heaters do require following the instructions in EVERY DETAIL and not the common approach of “that is how we normally do it, and will be OK”

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