Hi
I understand that an accumulator holds a body of cold water stored at near mains pressure by a diaphragm. I'm just a little confused by what triggers it into action.
Let's say you have an existing flow rate of 40l/min and you have a 500l accumulator (that holds 250l) and an unvented cylinder.
If you then switch on two showers at 15l/min ie 30l/min total then will the accumulator stay 'off' as the demand is within the existing fow rate? Or would the accumulator discharge itself first and then you become dependant on the mains flow rate once it is empty?
Thanks
I understand that an accumulator holds a body of cold water stored at near mains pressure by a diaphragm. I'm just a little confused by what triggers it into action.
Let's say you have an existing flow rate of 40l/min and you have a 500l accumulator (that holds 250l) and an unvented cylinder.
If you then switch on two showers at 15l/min ie 30l/min total then will the accumulator stay 'off' as the demand is within the existing fow rate? Or would the accumulator discharge itself first and then you become dependant on the mains flow rate once it is empty?
Thanks