Water coming from overflow outside house Depending on the type of heating and hot water system you have this could be a few things. Look at the type of pipe the water is coming from what is the material is it metal of plastic. Plastic pipe from eaves — constant flow The water level in a tank is too high so it is running out the overflow. If the ball valve is passing there will be a constant drip on the valve. If the coil in the hot water cylinder has burst the water of the heating system and hot water cylinder will try to find their own level.
This will make the lowest of the tanks overflow. If there are thermostatic mixing valves on your hot water system where the cold comes from the mains the non return valve could have stuck open. What is an overflow pipe? Some of the most common components in your home that have an overflow pipe are: Toilet cistern Cold water feed and expansion tank Central heating feed and expansion tank Copper cylinder Combination boiler Sinks, basins and baths Out of these common components, the first three, and combination boilers overflow outside.
Overflow pipe leaking? When you see water leaking from an overflow pipe: 1. Check the float valve If water is running continuously into the tank, the float valve could be stuck down. To turn the water feed off on a toilet cistern, use the isolation valve.
This is a valve located on the water pipe that leads into the cistern. Use a flat head screwdriver to turn the screw a quarter turn clockwise. Flush the toilet to drain the water. Stop the water feed into either of the water tanks by turning the mains water off at the stopcock Drain it by turning on your bathroom taps. Drain just enough so that the water level is below the area you need to work on. Toilet overflow pipe leaking The toilet overflow pipe runs from your toilet cistern to the outside of your house.
It could also be tangled up in the chain that pulls open the flapper valve when you flush. Adjust the position of the float. The height the ball has to be to shut the water feed off may be set too high. If the arm is metal, try lowering the ball height by bending the arm down.
Turn it slightly to move the position of the float. Check the water feed pressure. The overflow pipe could be leaking because the pressure of the water coming into the tank is too high. Use the isolation valve see step 3 above to turn the flow of water down.
Replace the washer in the float valve. First, shut the water supply off and drain the cistern as described in step 3 above.
Take the float valve apart and remove the old washer. Take the old washer to a DIY store when you get the replacement to ensure you get the right size. Put the new washer in and put the float valve back in place.
Replace the float valve. Again, shut the water supply off and drain the cistern as described in step 3 above. Remove the float valve and take it to a DIY store when you get the replacement to ensure you get the right size.
Then install the new one. Many jurisdictions have specific regulations on how overflow systems must be designed, and what must be done with any liquids that are discharged using these systems. In situations where the liquid does not require purification and poses no threat to the environment, the pipe may lead to an open channel of water. In other situations, the liquid is routed into a sewer system and is eventually processed through a municipal purification system for future use.
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The cistern then overflows when a faulty ball valve has dripped into the cistern all night. Check the ball valve. If the water is running continuously, is the valve arm down? Move it up and down — this may release it if it has got stuck.
You can easily replace it by screwing a new one on. Does the arm move freely? Is the float watertight? Does the valve shut off normally and at the correct level? This means that the cause is water entering the cistern through the outlet pipes at the bottom.
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