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DHW in (cold feed) to combi boiler IDEAL ISAR 30
Looking at the diagram, I'd imagine that C is the most optimal solution. But
could I get away with either A or B. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/engine...1c.jpg&.src=ph TIA Jon |
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"jon" wrote in message ... Looking at the diagram, I'd imagine that C is the most optimal solution. But could I get away with either A or B. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/engine...ac1c.jpg&.src= ph C is optimal, and I would go for that. B is next best. Avoid A. The only time A is effective is when you have a large bore high pressure cold mains pipe, which I doubt you have. |
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On Mon, 13 Jun 2005 08:57:48 +0000, jon wrote:
Looking at the diagram, I'd imagine that C is the most optimal solution. But could I get away with either A or B. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/engine...1c.jpg&.src=ph TIA I am aware that there are other view points on this matter. Whilst C is the preferred layout depending on other circumstances B and even A may work well. If you have a standing mains water pressure of more 3 bar and up then even A will work fine. Even if you have only a fair water pressure then provided that there is a reasonable flow rate then A will still work. At worst if you have some restriction on the branches to the bathroom and kitchen A can be made to work well. As a rule if you can get 15 l/min from the cold taps you should be OK. Less than that you _may_ be OK. I hope this may save you tearing your house apart unnecessarily. -- Ed Sirett - Property maintainer and registered gas fitter. The FAQ for uk.diy is at http://www.diyfaq.org.uk Gas fitting FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/GasFitting.html Sealed CH FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/SealedCH.html |
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"Ed Sirett" wrote in message news On Mon, 13 Jun 2005 08:57:48 +0000, jon wrote: Looking at the diagram, I'd imagine that C is the most optimal solution. But could I get away with either A or B. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/engine...ac1c.jpg&.src= ph TIA I am aware that there are other view points on this matter. Whilst C is the preferred layout depending on other circumstances B and even A may work well. If you have a standing mains water pressure of more 3 bar and up then even A will work fine. Even if you have only a fair water pressure then provided that there is a reasonable flow rate then A will still work. At worst if you have some restriction on the branches to the bathroom and kitchen A can be made to work well. As a rule if you can get 15 l/min from the cold taps you should be OK. Less than that you _may_ be OK. I hope this may save you tearing your house apart unnecessarily. The main point is influence of appliances on the showers and DHW. "A" may mean cold tap turned on seriously affects the shower, "C" may mean the influence is minimal. You want the line of least resistance to go to the combi's inlet. Even if a 15mm cold mains pipe, having a 22mm stop cock and the combi supply in 22mm and the C setup will be good insurance. Also http://www.bes.ltd.uk sell flow restrictors now. These can be fitted on supply legs and individual taps. They are about £4 to £5. These could be used with setup B. |
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"Ed Sirett" wrote in message news On Mon, 13 Jun 2005 08:57:48 +0000, jon wrote: Looking at the diagram, I'd imagine that C is the most optimal solution. But could I get away with either A or B. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/engine...1c.jpg&.src=ph TIA I am aware that there are other view points on this matter. Whilst C is the preferred layout depending on other circumstances B and even A may work well. If you have a standing mains water pressure of more 3 bar and up then even A will work fine. Even if you have only a fair water pressure then provided that there is a reasonable flow rate then A will still work. At worst if you have some restriction on the branches to the bathroom and kitchen A can be made to work well. As a rule if you can get 15 l/min from the cold taps you should be OK. Less than that you _may_ be OK. Ed, Just tried this and managed 4 litres at 15secs, so that's approx 16l/min. So I should be ok Jon |
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