F&E tank location

[iep]

How far above the highest radiator does the F&E tank need to be in an open system?

Cheers,

iep

 

[Terrywookfit]

It would depend on the system configuration,but usually 500mm.

 

[iep]

Its a simple s plan system in a bungalow. The house has a semi converted loft room which currently has no radiators and I'm trying to work out if I can add a radiator to this room if I raise the existing F&E tank.

If it only needs to be 500mm above the top of the highest radiator, I think it might be possible to add the radiator without too much hassle.

Other than the F&E tank, are there any other considerations I would need to be aware of? The pump is below the boiler in the kitchen and is a grundfos 15/50 so I think it should be happy enough to drive the water an extra 3m up to the loft.

Cheers,

iep

 

[onlyfitidealboilers]

check the boiler manufacture instructions as all manus have a different measurement.

 

[TicklyT]

....The pump is .... a grundfos 15/50 so I think it should be happy enough to drive the water an extra 3m up to the loft....

The pump doesn't have to 'drive' the water up to the loft - the rad. is (or should be) already full of water. The pump just maintains a pressure differential between the flow and return, no matter where they run to.

 

[muggles]

You could create extra head by using a lower height radiator...