How to fit a shower flange on a hot water cylinder | DIY Tutorial | Flange installation

Kris demonstrates how to fit and install an Essex flange to a hot water tank. A flange is required when using a pump to pressurize a shower.
Learn why a flange is required, how to eliminate air locks & bubbles from your pipework and how to safely drain and cut a hot water cylinder. In this instance a 22mm copper feed is used to supply a Stuart Turner monsoon pump.
NOT a tutorial for Sussex Flange installation
If in doubt always consult a plumbing professional

[@LabRat6619]

Very nice informative video to fit these old flanges. Makes you so thankful for unvented cylinders.

[@sidneybowerman558]

I hope the person who came up with this idea made some money out of it. It's pure genius.

[@angr3819]

Thank you again. You really are a brilliant lad to me and upload these helpful videos that even old ladies like me can understand 👍

[@Junaidddevil]

Its a great video, This job is hard and needs precision. Well done!

[@clgn3lu38]

Thank you for the excellent video. It's a perfect job!

[@tracer1127]

Liked the vid, have fitted a few of these and the key is having the gear you need to hand like most plumbing jobs. If it drops in it’s an expensive day and another trip down the merchants as Plumber Parts on KZbin would say Hold Tight.

[@moxiemulgrew]

Hi.. any idea where I could source the black washers for this job..mine came with the other type for below 60oc..have been all over the net, would be greatfull for any help.,

[@miransalih1079]

Very helpful, thanks

[@nigelhurley9312]

Brilliant! Great tuition

[@harrygee4119]

Thanks for the video ; it gave me the confidence to do the job myself which went well. As a DIYer you just need to strap a pair on , tell yourself you can do it and take your time I want to pass on a great tip from someone elsewhere ; instead of using the Essex wire which is really stiff try using a suitable sized stiff flue brush ( with string attached just in case!) which works just as good holding things inside the tank and is easy to pull out afterwards

[@mickgoodbe235]

Excellent - thanks

[@paulmorris3613]

Well done a good basic exploration, I hate hanging my immersion element on mine as they do not seem to last long,

[@bathroomplumbingandfitting7089]

Thanks Paul, cylinders make me very nervous truth be told.

[@moxiemulgrew]

Hi.. any idea where I could source the black washers for this job..my flange came with the other type for below 60oc..have been all over the net, would be greatfull for any help

[@playingwithsticks6819]

Job done - thanks COYI

[@ivandrozd8262]

Great job. Personally I wouldn't use a Push and fit isolation valve, coz is turning and I don't fill comfortable with it preferably compression valve!

[@richardwhite2697]

Well done

[@cbryson5707]

When I fitted one of these, I tied a piece of thin cord to the end of the wire just in case I dropped it

[@ratchriat1716]

iam not sure about the push fit lever bale valve enjoyed the video.

[@rob5896]

If the tank isn't large enough is it possible to add a fast flow ball valve or just add another tank so that I have a pair of tanks? The tank that I have I assume is not big enough because the house was not necessarily intended for a power shower when it was built but I will measure just to check anyway, this property is a bungalow with a loft conversion and the tank is in the crawl space, trying to get a bigger tank in could be an issue!

[@gmtplumbing8559]

Good explanation, id have used a gate valve though,be like chasing a bar of soap round the bath turning that one off

[@donnagrimshaw3512]

Hi, we are replacing Essex flanges and unfortunately one of the old ones dropped into the cylinder. We have think we will have to leave it in there, do you think this will cause any problems?

[@steveincork3669]

What size hole saw did you use. Is the size reccommended on the manufacturers instructions. Looks to be deliberately oversized compared to al regular 22mm tank connection. Great video by the way. 👍

[@dreadpirateroberts4052]

Good observation…..that hole is a bit big for my liking.

[@paulschofield2600]

AWSOME, IRONSSSSSSS

[@Phil_AKA_ThundyUK]

Essex flange best flange.

[@bathroomplumbingandfitting7089]

😂😂 So they say. 😉

[@syiar89]

How deep do you insert the pipe into the tank

[@davidkneale7455]

6" according to Salamander shower pump manual!

[@markyheth]

Great video. Space is too tight in my cylinder cupboard so I won't be trying this.

[@jongrey8774]

Great video. But it was scarier than the exorcist!

[@davidkneale7455]

Shower manufactures insist on a horizontal dip tube 6" in to cylinder for guarantee!

[@mardrix8070]

Surrey flange out of the top would do the same job and a lot less hassle.IMO...

[@paulross8821]

Oh it was all so good until the push fit lever valve came into view.

[@stevewoodward7850]

Good tutorial but l would have deburred the hole immediately after cutting it and not after l put the fitting through.

[@k20aa]

could you not have just fitted a surrey flange and save cutting the tank ?

[@actorlyric]

Decent vid , however that cylinder is from the 80's by the colour of the spray insulation. In that case I would of recommenced a new cylinder with a secondary tapping which saves you all the aggro of fitting the Essex flange & the customer will have comfort knowing the cylinder has a decent warranty & peace of mind . I would of put a bend on the outlet as opposed to you fitting a hep iso valve straight on it, as it protrudes so far out & when you come to turn on & off it'll put more strain on the flange itself. Probably your better option would of been to have fitted a Surrey flange as opposed to a Essex flange especially on a 40 Yr old cylinder which most likely is quite inefficient now !!

[@johnroach873]

Could have cut that hole abit smaller

[@tonyturner487]

If the system was piped correctly, you would never need to add a tap….

[@David-xl9cp]

Good for future proofing, pump / shower faults.

[@mickobyobrien2650]

Those rubbers are crap, put paste on inner and outer wall of cylinder, metal on metal gives a tighter seal,then drop wire into cylinder no need for a sacrificial anode then. 😂😂

[@anjabo8448]

I like this vid, but its still about this primitive plumbing.

[@daviddaywalker3844]

If you are going to fit a new cylinder you would get one with the boss on the side and a Surrey flange is easier to fit if you're top connection is tight just heat it and run a 3/4 or inch tap to clean the thread ..your not a plumber are you

[@joeskibobs]

Judging where he puts the jointing compound, I'm gonna agree with you. At least he didn't PTFE the threads of the conex nut :)

[@davidkneale7455]

With all due respect, that is not a DIY job! I'm nearly 50 years plumbing and I still find it daunting! It's knowing how tight to tighten things and what to do if it goes horribly wrong without flooding the house especially if it's upstairs!

[@yourdadsvan6763]

With all due respect,if you’ve been plumbing 50 years and you still find this daunting you chose the wrong profession mate. I changed one on Tuesday. In and out less than 2 hours. And if it’s a pissing contest I did it alone and I had a headache lol 😂