UK trade guideCylinder Spares 6 min readUpdated 9 July 2026

How to Diagnose an Unvented Cylinder Fault (UK)

Systematic fault-finding on Megaflo, Santon Premier, OSO and Range Powermax cylinders. G3 compliance.

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Common faults

  • Tundish dripping — expansion relief valve, PRV or expansion vessel failed.
  • Slow hot water refill — internal PRV blocked.
  • Warm cold pipe — one-way check valve failed.

G3 notifiable

Any work on unvented over 15 L requires G3 registration. Discharge pipework, blending valves and expansion controls must all comply.

Frequently asked questions

How often should an unvented be serviced?
Annually — inspect expansion, PRV, blending valve, anode (where fitted).
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