2022 - Good Morning, Afternoon, Night

Yet another tale of woe, plumbing related.

Drawing off the hot water this morning I noticed it looked a bit tainted. P thinks the hot water tank, which is some 20 yrs old, has a leak or hole which is allowing the inhibitor from the heating system to get into the hot water tank. Not caused directly by boiler replacement but as a result of. Inhibitor is, I believe, is quite a powerful chemical, so whilst there is a doubt I'm not happy washing up or showering in it. Boiling kettles looks to be my future for a while. Another problem is that the new boiler pipework has boxed in the old tank, so notwithstanding the hassle and cost of a new hot water cylinder, all the new pipework will have to be undone in order to replace the cylinder. P is holding his head in his hands (metaphorically) and asking 'why me'. I'm just so pleased he seems to have one inkling of what's going on. I have no idea what I would do if I was on my own.

On a happier note the sun is shining and it's ideal gardening weather and I'm going to pick my first outdoor tomato today.