CH layout of cold fill and vent pipe
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I'll take that as a poke! my post said I was happy to pipe up as was previously suggested therefore I was listening (and thanks for your kind offer of the diagram).
The customers on this site fall into two categories (similar to apprentices): those that want an answer to a problem end of, then there are those that are interested in the subject, want an answer to a problem. their natural interest means they absorb as much information as possible, mull that over and this will lead to further questions as their lack of experience cannot answer the secondary questions.
Don't consider this as a return poke, cos it aint, it's merely a tickle to ask a grand master for a little forbearance when dealing with a grasshopper!
To save you the effort of the diagram, does the 3 Tees rule only apply to LOW resistance boilers where the pipework is correctly sized? (uncle's pipework ain't correctly sized)
The customers on this site fall into two categories (similar to apprentices): those that want an answer to a problem end of, then there are those that are interested in the subject, want an answer to a problem. their natural interest means they absorb as much information as possible, mull that over and this will lead to further questions as their lack of experience cannot answer the secondary questions.
Don't consider this as a return poke, cos it aint, it's merely a tickle to ask a grand master for a little forbearance when dealing with a grasshopper!
To save you the effort of the diagram, does the 3 Tees rule only apply to LOW resistance boilers where the pipework is correctly sized? (uncle's pipework ain't correctly sized)
The problem with that theory is, you get more Red Herrings than a fish monger.
Not every answer is from a heating guy remember.
It's no problem doing a drawing, in fact takes about 10mins if I have the information.
Not every answer is from a heating guy remember.
It's no problem doing a drawing, in fact takes about 10mins if I have the information.
Remove the white space from the email address
Kev, what is a balancing valve? (on HW return), am I buying a gate valve and twiddling the thing until I get the water to flow round CH circuit n HW circuit, or is this a specific made for the purpose valve?
Also, what's a gravity valve?
Also, what's a gravity valve?
balancing valve is a gate valve on the return used to throttle the flow so you have the right idea
anti gravity valve
stops gravity or parasitic circulation when the pumps not running
Kev when I redo the system I will be relocating the pump n mv into the upstairs tiny airing cupboard where the cylinder is. I've read that if I put a tee/elbow too near the pump, I will create a noisy system, what is the closest distance I can put these to the pump?
tee is no diff to a 3 port valve as long as your pipework is ok 6""
you might need a manual air vent on the cylinder flow if you have to go above the tapping with the flow pipe
you might need a manual air vent on the cylinder flow if you have to go above the tapping with the flow pipe
if your pipework is right no need
Still waiting for the Email if you want the drawing.
DIA, I emailed you (and you emailed me back), I tried to answer your questions in your responses as best I could and said the diagram wouldn't be necessary, then I asked you a couple of questions that you didn't answer and then you didn't respond after my last Email. Thank you for the thought though.
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