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mjgame
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 Posted - 09 Apr 2010 : 21:44:01
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does anyone remember or more importantly have any links or references to an explosion that took place at Mill Acres. I remember it took out half of the side of a flat above the entrance gate and it was reported to be caused by an electrically heated water heater. I'm keen to get any recorded information about the event, especially any with details of the cause. Many thanks
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Scottman
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Apr 2010 : 22:49:25
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| Yes I recall that - in the flat over the archway in Station Road. A friend of my son subsequently purchased the flat after repair. I think it was covered in the local papers at the time. What do you need to know ? |
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Scottman
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mjgame
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Posted - 10 Apr 2010 : 02:25:46
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Oh thats great, I tried the Mercury Archives but come up with nothing.
As far as I'm aware it was an unvented hot water tank, its a shame its missing that detail. There doesn't appear to be any other record of exploding unvented cylinders in the UK so its quite unique. |
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Scottman
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Apr 2010 : 09:29:38
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Originally posted by mjgame
As far as I'm aware it was an unvented hot water tank, its a shame its missing that detail.
Obviously so did the original installer ! |
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rbzippy
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Posted - 10 Apr 2010 : 22:11:06
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It was my daughters flat where the explosion took place, can you tell me for what reason that you are interested.
I to trawled the Internet to see if it had happened before with a unvented hot water cylinder but i could not find anything.
After the incident we was told exactly what happened. |
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mjgame
Average Member
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Posted - 11 Apr 2010 : 00:51:18
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Basically there are no recorded incidents of exploding UV cylinders in the UK, but I suspect this is more of a case of poor records then it not actually happening. The HSE are not exactly famous for accurate investigations and reporting. UV cylinders are perfectly safe when correctly installed, but they're becoming increasingly installed by DIYers and unqualified "individuals". The information "may" be used to raise awareness, but as I say its just an interest thing at this point. I would love to know as to the actual cause as they don't just explode as there should be 3 tiers of safety protection. Rumour I heard was that the safety pipe was capped and the thermostat was linked out.....but as I say it was a rumour..
Any information you have would be greatly appreciated and treated with confidence it required.
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Edited by - mjgame on 11 Apr 2010 00:52:08 |
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rbzippy
Junior Member
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Posted - 11 Apr 2010 : 17:40:28
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Ok Mick, i will phone you and then we can can arrange a visit so that you can come to the flat where the explosion occurred if you want, we have photo's and a video of the aftermath, i think i even have a photo of the actual cylinder before it blew i was told it was of French manufacture. I will tell you what i was told then perhaps you if you want can explain it on here in the right way. be in touch.
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