Fix it asap to avoid water on floor.
Water cistern leaking.
Uncoated cistern in barbados.
If the leaking pipe is at ground or first floor level then it s likely to be your bathroom overflow pipe dripping which will be coming from the toilet cistern.
Check the plumbing pipes above the water heater using a stepladder if necessary.
A drip from above can easily leak down on top of the water heater and even work its way down the insulation and make it look like the leak is coming from the tank itself.
Not only can a leaking cistern cause expensive water damage in your bathroom but it will increase your utility bills by driving up water usage as well.
However if it s at loft level and protrudes from the eaves of the roof then it could be coming from your cold water or central heating feed and expansion tank.
A cistern that s leaking from underneath should be looked at as soon as possible.
As discussed above when sediment builds up in the bottom of a water tank for years and years it will eventually corrode through the bottom of the tank and begin to leak.
If you have water leaking from the cistern and you have a low level toilet then it is likely to be the seal around the pipe where the water comes into the cistern or where it leaves the cistern to flow into the pan.
The leak may actually be at the top of the water heater and simply running down through the body of the heater before escaping at a lower level.
Usually you will not hear this type of water leak.
If age and deterioration is the cause of your leak you will need to call a professional plumber to replace your water heater.
Lastly the most common cause of a leaking water tank.
The first places to check if it appears that you have a leak from the bottom of your water heater are the drain valve and temperature pressure relief valve t p valve.
Apply this salt water with a brush onto the entire cistern after the final coat is completely dry and hardened.
The first place to check is the plumbing pipes above the water heater.
Then rinse well and let the coating dry.
Use a caulk gun filled with a slightly watered down cement mixture to pump cement into any cracks in the cistern walls.
It is when the toilet is done flushing and is quiet when you can visually look into the toilet bowl and see a little bit of water running into the bowl.
To remove any residue or excess product and to cure the coating prior to filling mix 2 pounds of table salt into 5 gallons of clean water.
This will seal the cracks and help prevent the cracks from spreading.
