Apparently, my boiler is leaking from underneath. As I am in a second floor flat, it is causing the ceiling underneath to fall apart. I can't put anything underneath the boiler in an attempt to stop the water from going down.It's electric. I've turned off the electricity to it.The estate agents have sent two plumbers to look at it. They say it needs replacing. They came on Wednesday and Thursday. I haven't heard anything since.What do I do need to do? I don't know how to drain it or shut off my water. Or...anything. I've never really encountered boilers before (am from the US).
Good thinking shutting off the electric. That could of caused some problems as well. Most likely the boiler has sprung a leak from corosion and likely needs replaced. This happens to water heaters too. Just time for a new one. I heard of people trying to weld them, but with a bad ending.
A boiler can leak from many different locations. It is not uncommon for this to happen. You will need to find a qualified boiler repair shop, and have them come and take a look. I wouldn't recomend you try and fix yourself on a boiler. It could cost you a lot more in the long run.
need to find water shut off ,it will not stop leaking till you stop the water from entering. and I would drain it sooner then later. I,have seen a lot of damages happen after a boilers water cooled the leak or crack expand and water flow,s from it like a fire hose.
You need to find the inlet pipe. There should be a vavle near the entrance to the boiler that you can close. This will stop additional water from filling the boiler tank as it leaks out. You then need to find the boiler drain. It should be near the base of the boiler and will usually look like a hose connection fitting. You will need to find a long garden hose and attach it to the drain, pu tthe hose in a nearby sink or other bucket or other receptacle. Remember, water only drains downhill, so the drain/bucket will need to be lower than the boiler tank to completely drain it. These two steps (in order) will stop the boiler from further leaking and destroying the floor and ceiling below it further. You will have to wait for your super to install a new boiler. Since you are on the 2nd floor, you may not notice the lack of heat much unless it gets exceptionally cold for several days. Astrobuf
