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    Kingspan Vented Cylinder

    Evening all I have an Albion hot water cylinder which is giving 4 -5 seconds of water out of the hot taps, then trickling off to nothing. I'm guessing it is an airlock. Any quick pointers in how to release the airlock to get water flow? TIA
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    In line water softener

    Hi All I’m thinking of having the cylinder replaced in our house (Gravity fed) before something happens. Anyone have comments regarding current inline water softeners…. The water in Sussex is terrible …. Many thanks
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    Secondary return???

    Hi All, i have a Quick question with regards to a secondary return. I am in the middle of installing an ASHP with a Heat Geek high performance unvented cylinder. I have a question with regards to where to join the secondary return. 1. Directly into the cylinder 2. Into the Hot water run close...
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    Heat Geek - Newark Cylinder Install???

    Hi All, I have a question with regards to an unvented Heat Geek Newark Cylinder. I recently saw an install of the New HeatGeek cylinder on the Skill builder YouTube channel and noticed that they had removed a sensor pocket and replaced it with a PRV. Ultimate Heat Pump Installation. Rip It Out...
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    Constant leaks from pipework around hot water cylinder

    Hi there, I moved into a "second hand" new build just over a year ago. It has a large unvented Kingspan hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard. Last year I had the boiler serviced and my plumber noticed the tundish in the airing cupboard was dripping. He order a replacement valve of some...
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    Replacing radiator, top up/system pressure?

    Hi All, I appreciate there are numerous similar posts but I'm look for clarification to judge whether I should try to replace radiator or have a plumber come out. I have an Ideal Logic Heat 12 boiler and Tribune HE cylinder, circuit for hot water and 2 circuits for heating as I understand it...
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    System boiler & control recommendations & advice

    I’m struggling to choose my system boiler and controls, between all of the different brands, smart thermostats and technologies, I’m confused. Physical set up is as follows: System boiler and 210l Indirect unvented gledhill hot water cylinder 12 radiators across 3 bedrooms and one bathroom, 3...
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    Ideal Classic FF250 only running for 60-90 seconds following new HW cylinder installation

    Hi all, Here is my setup.... Ideal Classic FF250 Brand new Gledhill 250L unvented cylinder and associated pump, zone valves etc (installed 2 weeks ago) Nest Gen 3 Thermostat (installed 2 weeks ago) All radiators have been bled As mentioned above I had a new HW cylinder and Nest programmer...
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    ASHP and "Normal" Hot Water Cylinder

    Hi All, I'm currently pulling the components together for new heating and DHW plant in my property. I'm proposing a Bivalent system for various reason, Gas boiler and ASHP combo. My question is on the DHW generation. I currently have a PHX and DHW cylinder (no coil) to get the most from the...
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    Replacement cylinder thermostat

    Our builders have installed a 250L horizontal Everflo cylinder with a thermostat that shuts off the hot water when the cylinder is up to temperature. With the thermostat set to 45 and the boiler flow temp set to 65, the thermostat never switches off, even though the water in the cylinder is over...
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    Is it ok to use copper pipes with stainless cylinder?

    I have a vented direct (immersion only no boiler) hot water system. Old pipes are all 22mm copper. Now need to replace the cylinder. I am wondering about the material compatibility of the old copper pipes with new stainless cylinder? Can I just put in the stainless cylinder as a direct...
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    Temperature monitoring and legionella

    Hi, I have a new installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (Grant UK Aerona), and a horizontal Tempest 200l pressurised cylinder. It has a single immersion heater, which is controlled by a Timeguard FST77 7 Day Fused Spur Timeswitch, and the whole system is controlled by a ESI ESCTD Mechanical...
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    Replacement cylinder for Union BS3621 rim nightlatch

    Just moved in to a new house which has a decent from door lock. https://www.uniononline.co.uk/uk/en/products/locks-and-cylinders/rim-locks/bs3621-cylinder-rim-nightlatch-v-4l67e-b-pl Does anyone have any idea where I would buy replacement cylinders for these? No idea how many people the...
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    New flat - how does the heating work?

    I moved into a flat in May this year, can't figure out the heating and hot water system. I've tried the FAQ's and searching but can't find anyone posting a question in exactly the same scenario. The letting agent has been useless. The flat has a Dimplex RXPW4 pilot wire controller in the...
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    Y plan component placement.

    Hello all. Background... I am a 56 year old guy working on a 400 year old property which I have recently inherited from an Uncle. Many years ago I trained as an electrician and also have done many plumbing jobs including full CH systems. Currently I am installing a Y plan system into my...
  16. Norfolk Broad

    Replacing a hot water cylinder with under sink water heater

    Hello all I'm returning to DIYNOT after a long hiatus and lapsed account. As ever, I only come on here if I want to know something or (as in this case) to reaffirm a decision I am about to make. I'm in the process of buying a one bedroom first floor flat, built c.1990. It's on E7 supply...
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    Water dripping through Tundish after 2 PRV replacements

    Hello, Wonder if anyone has any ideas or thoughts, i've even spoken to a plumber who is a little confused.We have a unvented Stelflow cylinder which in the past year has had 2 PRV replacement and a temp pressure release valve to. While this stopped the dripping through the tundish initially...
  18. JoeMic

    Keston separate temp for heating & hot water

    In an effort to control my extremely high gas consumption, I turned down the "flow setpoint" temperature on my Keston Heat 55 boiler from 70 degrees to 48 degrees. This has substantially reduced my gas usage. I have underfloor heating and this new temperature seems to be high enough for that...
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    Leaking at Thermostat on an Unvented Indirect Cylinder

    I hope someone will be able to help. This morning i found water all over the floor under the hot water cylinder and i traced the leak to one of the thermostats attached to the hot water cylinder. I have contacted a plumber who i have used before who is pretty sure it is a cracked cylinder (he...
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    Replace a yale cylinder on a UVPC door without key

    Hi, I got my internal porch door which I 'm unable to find the key anymore. The door is already unlocked but the cylinder won't come out as usually the pin inside keeps it stuck. On youtube, a guy snaps it on both sides but to be honest I'm worried to apply a lot of force as I will be damaging...
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