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k9dougie
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    OK so I have sussed it – Fred you are bang on the money!

    It wasn’t till I looked inside the tank I realised there is no way it could drain with the tap open in the garage boot. The only discharge from the tank is either the water pump or the drain at the bottom.

    Der – I’m a numpty!!

    Now my tank drain may possibly be seized up, I don’t want to force it so have decided to leave it shut. If I need to drain the tank for winterisation then I used a length of hose and siphoned it out – very quick and easy and saves the grief of repairing the possibly seized valve. It works and you can even buy a siphon pump on amazon or screwfix for about a fiver – sorted. Can you see any downsides to this method that I’m not seeing?

    Just a thought but in the very unlikely event that any water remaining in the water tank did freeze up then I’m assuming it shouldn’t be too much of a problem as the tank is made of plastic and would allow a bit of expansion. Best not to take the risk however.

    Thank you for your help Fred and Barry it is much appreciated.

    Dougie