Although my combi boiler works OK for the CH and gives sufficient hot water flow at the sink taps, it takes a long time to fill a bath. Can a hot water storage tank be fitted to the closed hot water system or do I need a separate immersion heated conventional tank etc specifically for the bath supply or power shower??
Hot water storage with a combi boiler system ??
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oakhampton said:
Yes, done that a few times.
You'd set it up as an S Plan, with two 2-port zone valves on the heating flow pipe from the boiler. The two end switches on the zone valve actuators are wired in parallel, so a demand for HTG OR HWS (from the storage cylinder) would enable the boiler heating circuit.
You'd need a new programmer The wiring needs prior thought.
The purpose of a combi is to get rid of the HWS storage cylinder and the CW storage cistern in the loft. Sounds like it was inappropriate for your needs. You'd need a new CW storage cistern (if it's been removed) or an unvented HWS cylinder (, which should only be fitted by someone with the appropriate qualification).
http://content.honeywell.com/uk/homes/systems.htm
Thanks for that.
Memo...will have to think larger next time !!!!!
Memo...will have to think larger next time !!!!!
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As Water Systems will be quick to tell you there are unfortunately quite a few "plumbers" who have become CORGI registered who dont really understand how boilers work.
Any genuine heating engineer will know exactly what a combi does and how it can be integrated into a system combining a storage cylinder with a direct hot water supply ( often to the kitchen ).
Because combis are about 70% of the boiler market its often cheaper to use them either as an instant water heater or as a system boiler or as both together.
Tony
Any genuine heating engineer will know exactly what a combi does and how it can be integrated into a system combining a storage cylinder with a direct hot water supply ( often to the kitchen ).
Because combis are about 70% of the boiler market its often cheaper to use them either as an instant water heater or as a system boiler or as both together.
Tony
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