Water leaking from upstairs, 3 leaks per day,

[hutulong]

which kitchen appliances use water 3 times per day? Boiler, Fridge, or …?

Water leaking from upstairs, 3 leaks per day, 5-10mins per a leak, around 11:00, around 16:00, and around 23:00, told local council 7 month ago, still cannot find the problem? Help, please.

it is a kitchen above my room!

 

[michael c]

what type of accomodation are you in? is it your kitchen or a flats. If a flat i would be speaking to upstairs about their usage.

 

[Rob Sale]

dishwasher

 

[hutulong]

dishwasher

they don't have a dishwasher

 

[hutulong]

what type of accomodation are you in? is it your kitchen or a flats. If a flat i would be speaking to upstairs about their usage.

I am a leaseholder, and I live in a 2 Bedroom Maisonette Flat, my first floor is the bedroom/s, so it is a kitchen above my first floor.
the time slots of the water leaking, it just surprise me....it must be the problem from their boiler!!!

 

[stevetheplumber]

sounds like heating times

 

[hutulong]

sounds like heating times

during the Xmas period, the time of leaking increased to 20mins long, and 'heavier' during the each leaking time. any suggestion why ?! still to do with their boiler..?

 

[Subby]

Why don't you go upstairs and ask them?

 

[michael c]

most likely a boiler issue leaking once heat passes through the pipe.

 

[hutulong]

Why don't you go upstairs and ask them?

i did, several times, but they are council tenants - no work, no mobile, no caring for other people/business. :angry_smile:

 

[hutulong]

most likely a boiler issue leaking once heat passes through the pipe.

thanks for the info.. i will report to my council again (for the 100th time)

 

[Rickster123]

Sex in the bath would be my bet!

 

[Whn1]

Is it a big leak or a small leak?

 

[snowhead]

Is it definitely a Kitchen above, I'd say it was a shower leaking.

Maybe they shower in the kitchen sink??

 

[Mike Jackson]

Could be a condensate or PRV issue.

 

[MrMeek]

Sex in the bath would be my bet!

just give me a brilliant idea, giving my lass a call be back soon lol

 

[Rickster123]

just give me a brilliant idea, giving my lass a call be back soon lol

Lucky you!
I barely have time to take a pee in the shower these days let alone anything else!

 

[stevetheplumber]

sex in the bath that brings back memories

 

[Rickster123]

sex in the bath that brings back memories

Tin bath in front of the fire Steve?

 

[MrMeek]

Lucky you!
I barely have time to take a pee in the shower these days let alone anything else!

you pee in the shower? thats.... nice lol

 

[PETE 123]

Have you checked your times with that of upstairs boiler times

 

[zzzjim]

When it's cold out,should be able spot boiler exhaust (for times their heating runs)


(Does sound like boiler--If worst when Cold)

but then may just be home more when Cold !

 

[jam1979]

like jackson said it culd be a leaking condensate pipe when heatings on it sounds like it could be timed heating

 

[Koogatubac]

Dishwashers leak 2 times per day
Sinks leak 6 times a day
Boilers leak 12 times a day
Baths leak 3 1/2 times a day
And toilets.... Well they can leak up to 25 times per day!!

 

[hutulong]

Is it a big leak or a small leak?

small leaks (5mins), but Xmas it was 20mins per a session...nightmare.

 

[hutulong]

Have you checked your times with that of upstairs boiler times

i tried, but they are Council Tenant, no interest for helping out....sad....

 

[hutulong]

thanks you all for the suggestions...i will make few suggestions to my local council again...soon

 

[hutulong]

Dishwashers leak 2 times per day
Sinks leak 6 times a day
Boilers leak 12 times a day
Baths leak 3 1/2 times a day
And toilets.... Well they can leak up to 25 times per day!!

thanks for the accurate prediction for each home appliance.

 

[hutulong]

Dishwashers leak 2 times per day
Sinks leak 6 times a day
Boilers leak 12 times a day
Baths leak 3 1/2 times a day
And toilets.... Well they can leak up to 25 times per day!!

sometimes, it leaks around 5-6 in the morning, i don't think upstairs will wash dish, shower, and so on.
the leaked water is cold and pure tape water...

 

[wheeto]

the leaked water is cold and pure tape (sic) water...

Are you sure? Have you tested the pH? That would give a good indication as to whether it's condensate.

 

[hutulong]

Are you sure? Have you tested the pH? That would give a good indication as to whether it's condensate.

i have not tested pH, sorry what is the PH?! it is cold for sure, and not that dirty water. obviously, it mixes with the dust of broken brick on my ceiling.

 

[wheeto]

i have not tested pH, sorry what is the PH?!

pH - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

80 pH 1-14 Universal Full Range Litmus Test Paper Strips Tester Indicator Urine | eBay

Condensing boiler - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[nicro3]

Talk to your neighbour firstly, if no joy then talk to your insurance!

 

[Mike Jackson]

You need to talk to the council and insist that they do something about the leak that is coming from their property. Talk to environmental health as well. Continuing damp is hazardous to health. It could be a soil or waste problem as it will be filtered as it passes through the concrete ceiling. If you get no joy talk to your MP. You should not have to suffer from a leak that id none of your doing.

 

[hutulong]

You need to talk to the council and insist that they do something about the leak that is coming from their property. Talk to environmental health as well. Continuing damp is hazardous to health. It could be a soil or waste problem as it will be filtered as it passes through the concrete ceiling. If you get no joy talk to your MP. You should not have to suffer from a leak that id none of your doing.

thanks a lot

 

[hutulong]

Talk to your neighbour firstly, if no joy then talk to your insurance!

did both,,,only council can do the job now....insurance does not cover for seeking the leaks, neighbor does not care or open the door for me/council plumber (randomly) -that is another reason, it takes 7months now....a combination of disasters

 

[hutulong]

pH - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

80 pH 1-14 Universal Full Range Litmus Test Paper Strips Tester Indicator Urine | eBay

Condensing boiler - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

thanks very much, checked all the links, and bought the pH on Ebay, 1.99... will test it soon, and update here soon

 

[hutulong]

hi, All.......it is Hutulong here.....finally, after 1 year struggle, they found the leaking problem, it caused by a faulty old fridge/freeze upstairs, the cracked floor was under the kitchen tile..... hopefully, my experience will help someone with the same problem.....or help someone one day....:wacko::aureola::smug:

 

[hutulong]

thanks for all the supports and helps........guys

 

[zzzjim]

Many thanks the info on your problem , ( reminds me of old chest freezer in garage , stuck it's self to floor ! winter only )

 

[stevetheplumber]

Tin bath in front of the fire Steve?

ive never lived in a house without a bath you cheeky sod