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Hi
We have a very efficient Baxi back boiler about 15 years old.
The radiators all have thermostatic valves.
No room thermostat. we have a timer for CH and WH in the kitchen. These are auto, all day, always on and off.
we can set water separately from heating in the summer. we have a cylinder in our airing cupboard. This also has a simple on off immersion heater switch but no other controls. We have rarely used this switch.
I was setting the little dial high/low on the boiler to the lowest setting. That means hot water not so hot. And I read that was not good.
So with no temperature on this boiler dial and no ability to control the water and heating temp separately, what is the best position setting for it?
I’ve set the valves on about 3.5 which keeps rooms warm enough. Unused rooms are in frost protection setting.
I’m just trying to be as efficient as possible. Especially in view of rising gas prices. Our boiler is regularly maintained and serviced by a great local company. They’ve been coming for over 40 years!!
I can run the heating very effectively with the dial set to just above low, but the water isn’t hot enough apparently for safety.
we have one electric shower and one which comes from the hot water with a pump.
anybideas for settings?
thank you
Gillian
We have a very efficient Baxi back boiler about 15 years old.
The radiators all have thermostatic valves.
No room thermostat. we have a timer for CH and WH in the kitchen. These are auto, all day, always on and off.
we can set water separately from heating in the summer. we have a cylinder in our airing cupboard. This also has a simple on off immersion heater switch but no other controls. We have rarely used this switch.
I was setting the little dial high/low on the boiler to the lowest setting. That means hot water not so hot. And I read that was not good.
So with no temperature on this boiler dial and no ability to control the water and heating temp separately, what is the best position setting for it?
I’ve set the valves on about 3.5 which keeps rooms warm enough. Unused rooms are in frost protection setting.
I’m just trying to be as efficient as possible. Especially in view of rising gas prices. Our boiler is regularly maintained and serviced by a great local company. They’ve been coming for over 40 years!!
I can run the heating very effectively with the dial set to just above low, but the water isn’t hot enough apparently for safety.
we have one electric shower and one which comes from the hot water with a pump.
anybideas for settings?
thank you
Gillian