One way to bleed a hot water tap, addressing an airlock, involves using a hosepipe to connect it to a cold water tap. This process helps force the air out of the system.
Bleeding a Hot Water Tap Using a Hosepipe
This method leverages water pressure from the cold tap to dislodge the airlock in the hot water system.
Materials Needed:
- Hosepipe
- Screwdriver (if needed to loosen tap fittings)
Steps:
- Connect the Hosepipe: Attach one end of the hosepipe securely to the hot water tap and the other end to the cold water tap at the same sink.
- Secure Connections: Ensure both connections are tight to prevent leaks. A hose clamp might be helpful.
- Turn on the Cold Tap: Slowly turn on the cold water tap. The water will flow through the hosepipe and into the hot water tap. According to the provided information, this flow of cold water into the hot water tap should clear the airlock.
- Observe the Hot Water Tap: Watch the hot water tap for a steady flow of water without any sputtering or air bubbles. This indicates that the airlock has been cleared.
- Turn off the Taps: Once the airlock is cleared, turn off both the cold and hot water taps.
- Remove the Hosepipe: Carefully disconnect the hosepipe from both taps.
- Test the Hot Water Tap: Turn on the hot water tap to confirm that the water flows smoothly and at the expected pressure.
