F&E Feed/vent pipes query
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Yes, water and copper conduct heat.
As long as its not pumping water back over into the header from the open vent you are fine
As long as its not pumping water back over into the header from the open vent you are fine
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Pumping over refers to water being pushed out of the vent pipe thats over the F&E tank. This is a sure sign that you have a problem.
In your case, you system is behaving perfectly normal.
The feed pipe is a misnomer, as feeding the radiators and HW cylinder is only one of its two functions. It also allows the heated water to rise up it due to expansion.
In your case, you system is behaving perfectly normal.
The feed pipe is a misnomer, as feeding the radiators and HW cylinder is only one of its two functions. It also allows the heated water to rise up it due to expansion.
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