Hot Water Tank

[NAH]

Good morning all. We have arrived on the lovely island of Tenerife and immediately face a requirement which we have not had before.
Our hot water 'tank' has sprung a very small leak but the small amount of water which is leaking is running down a live electrical wire (which I believe to be from either the heating element or thermostat) causing the main consumer unit to trip every time the electric to the heater is turned on.

I'm guessing a need a plumber rather than an electrician since we obviously need our tank replaced.

Does anyone have a telephone number or contact details of a reliable, trustworthy plumber please as taking cold showers isn't very appealing to me

[Perikles]

Easy to say, but I think it must be very easy to replace yourself. The connections are simple, and you could buy any kind of tank yourself in Chafiras.

Edit: I watched a plumber install our hot water tank, and he charged about €100 for 30 minutes work, and  it was a doddle. I could have done it myself easily.

[Delderek]

Yes technically very easy but, when I did it I had to walk into town twice for "bits" that I needed.

Check list:
Spanners
Thread tape
Drain hose
Drill and rawlplugs (because the fitting bracket may be different, mine was)
And probably something else.

[NAH]

Easy to say, but I think it must be very easy to replace yourself. The connections are simple, and you could buy any kind of tank yourself in Chafiras.

If it was in the UK I would not have second thoughts about replacing it myself but my supply of tools here is a little limited and the walls are not as solid as I am used to. I don't fancy a full tank of water falling off the wall due my lack of understanding of building construction in Tenerife

[Perikles]

If it was in the UK I would not have second thoughts about replacing it myself but my supply of tools here is a little limited and the walls are not as solid as I am used to. I don't fancy a full tank of water falling off the wall due my lack of understanding of building construction in Tenerife

I understand fully. But the chances are that you can buy a tank identical to the one to replace. Or similar. The fittings tend to be exactly the same on these tanks, so that you could use the holes/rawlplugs already there. All you would need is an adjustable spanner for the water connections, and a screwdriver for the electrics.

[NAH]

I always like a challenge.....so it looks like it could be a trip to Chafiras in a few minutes then. May just go to get an idea of what's available today, assuming they're closed tomorrow it could be a job for Monday after draining the tank and taking some measurements.

Cold showers until then 

[Perikles]

I should of course mention that I take no responsibility of my opinions expressed on this forum..... 

[NAH]

I should of course mention that I take no responsibility of my opinions expressed on this forum..... 

Well we've purchased a replacement hot water tank of approximately the same physical imesnsions and the same volume, No I just have to find out how to drain the existing tank for the fun to start.

Perikles I'll be starting at 10 in the morning and expect you round to help before lunch

[Kingbaker]

Well we've purchased a replacement hot water tank of approximately the same physical imesnsions and the same volume, No I just have to find out how to drain the existing tank for the fun to start.

Perikles I'll be starting at 10 in the morning and expect you round to help before lunch

I'll let the emergency services know. Hospiten Sur is a good hospital, if you have insurance

[Malteser Monkey]

Well we've purchased a replacement hot water tank of approximately the same physical imesnsions and the same volume, No I just have to find out how to drain the existing tank for the fun to start.

Perikles I'll be starting at 10 in the morning and expect you round to help before lunch

Well I was going to suggest this but thought I might get a  so kept schtum 

@Janet says he has a nice toolbox