Does the range need a seperate pump?

[rkinsella]

Hi folks,

We recent bought a house that came with both oil central heating and a solid fuel range.

The range is plumbed through to the hot water cylinder however ...
When I light the range yesterday although the range was very hot to touch, the water coming through to the cylinder was lukewarm. I tried switching on the heating pump to see it that would help - but it made no difference.

Anyone familiar with this kind of setup - do I need a seperate hot water pump for the range?

Ray K

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• rkinsella
• 20 Sep 2014
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[Richardthe3rd]

It would be good to get a few photos of the pipework that connect the range & HW cylinder Ray.

 

[JohnD]

Did one of the upstairs radiators (perhaps bathroom) become hot?

 

[rkinsella]

My wife (a country girl) reliably informed me that I didn't have't burning long enough. I will give it a proper test and see what happens.