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Thanks for all your comments everyone. I had a lot to digest and understand. More questions though: It's to do with choosing between have an unvented cylinder for the whole house (minus shower) plus a vented cylinder for the shower or having just one Heat bank. I understand that I...

I've been reading that an underfloor heating system can be used for cooling as well. I'm sure it's not as effective as an air-conditioner, but if it can lower the temperature by around 5 degrees, then I'm very interested. Does anyone know how to achieve this?

LOL!!! Thanks for the vote of confidence in IT wallahs!!!! You sound like an installer in need of a challenge to keep you awake. If you cover the Chigwell area, this is probably right up your street. In all seriousness, I know what you are saying. With my current house...

The reason for looking for an Atag approved installer is the warranty - I believe it is extended when fitted by an installer approved by them. I may have to look at the Vaillant option - they're not bad either.

Fair point - will bear that in mind. May help me reduce some zones then!!

Where's your positive mental attitude??!! This is a challenge. It will work. No, I'm not a builder or property developer. In fact, I'm not even in the building trade. I work in IT. I love doing high-tech projects and this is just one of them. The whole house will be a...

Normally doors are open, but at night time, we close the bedroom doors. The main reason for the zones is how the house is laid out. Also have a conservatory which will require additional heating due to the extremely large glass area. In addition to this, the kitchen needs to have its own zone...

LOL!! Too true!! Especially with some of the labour charges being charged. I reckon, some plumbers are charging over £1000/daily for labour. I am simply mentioning my ideal system. Some of them may not be too practical (like the 2 boilers) and some may be silly money, hence my seeking...

Chigwell.

No, I haven't won the lottery - just want to do it 'properly'. No, I am not an installer, just a gadget freak. The reason for the unvented cylinder as well as an unvented for the shower is because most of the nice designer taps nowadays require high pressure - they will just not work...

Hi, recently purchased a 4-bed detached property. Looking for a top notch heating / plumbing solution. Requirements: Underfloor heating - 10 individually temperature controlled zones Radiators - 4 - can be same zone Underfloor heating and hot water in external log cabin (about...