My system is what I would call the 'normal' system - Boiler downstairs heats up a tank full of water upstairs. The tank has a thermostat on it, wedged underneath one of the strings that tie the water jacket on.
I have noticed over the last two or three days (though that is not to say that it hasn't been happening for longer) that the boiler seems to be constantly fired when the hot water is on (and with or without the CH on).
The thermostat on the tank was set to 68. After a good session, when I was happy with the water temperature and the fullness of the tank, I started turning the thermostat down. It was 55 before it got to the 'click' and turned off the boiler.
Is there a proper setting for these, or is it just a matter of experimentation to find a temperature and energy consumption level that I like ? Should I just leaave it at 55 ? What is the 'normal' range for these to be set to ?
I have noticed over the last two or three days (though that is not to say that it hasn't been happening for longer) that the boiler seems to be constantly fired when the hot water is on (and with or without the CH on).
The thermostat on the tank was set to 68. After a good session, when I was happy with the water temperature and the fullness of the tank, I started turning the thermostat down. It was 55 before it got to the 'click' and turned off the boiler.
Is there a proper setting for these, or is it just a matter of experimentation to find a temperature and energy consumption level that I like ? Should I just leaave it at 55 ? What is the 'normal' range for these to be set to ?