change a loft tank

Question

How difficult is it to change a cold water loft tank

Steve · Accepted Answer

Hi. It’s quite easy. Although the existing tank in a lot of times have been placed before the loft hatch. The hole in the ceiling to gain access to the loft, generally is smaller. Cutting the tank up is the best removal and install a new coffin tank.

Leanne · Answer

It is not difficult, will take around 1hr to change

Danny · Answer

Fairly easy. It will take 1 plumber 1 day to complete works.

Courtney · Answer

All depends on how much access there is around the storage tank. Will need to access all pipes

Roger · Answer

Hi, it all depends on the loft condition and the type of tank you are proposing to install. Remember there is a legal requirement of 100mm all round the proposed tank
Ok to be installed. You would need 18mm marine ply as the support for the tank fasted to the rafters.

Dean · Answer

Not that difficult if your confident enough. It would mean isolating the cold water feed. Draining tank down. Removing connections then removing tank.

Chris · Answer

Straightforward provided you have the exact size drill bits and ensure all instructions are followed. Water storage tanks can be a breeding ground for legionella and therefore are now covered under Benchmark regulation.

Kie · Answer

If you are a plumber and do it every day it’s a days work or a bit less than a day if everything goes ok

Steven · Answer

it is quite straight forward but when it comes to plumbing always best to speak to a qualified plumber.

Richard · Answer

Turn off your mains cold tap and remove the cold feed to the tank after you have let the tank drain then remove the outlet then replace the new tank and refit the ball cock valve reconnect the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe may be 4 hours work

Stuart · Answer

Its one of the easiest jobs there is should take about half a day

change a loft tank

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