Thanks very much indeed, Grunff.

On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 15:01:53 +0000, Grunff wrote:

Tim wrote:

Q: would that imply it's 25mm? Looks fairly chunky.

Probably, could be 32mm.


Flow shouldn't be a problem then :-)

Q: But - which one? I've been all over the web and found:

I have a range 210l thermal store (but used with a plate exchanger, so
I'm told that makes it a heatbank ;-). It's very good. I'm very happy,
and would buy another one.

Sounds good. Which type is it - also Pandora? I hadn't yet come across the
idea of using an external heat plate exchanger until now...


Q: Would I want direct or indirect? Direct seems simpler - pump the boiler
primary through the bulk of the tank and the rads.

I have direct, and it works very well with our oil boiler.

OK.


So - from people that fitted thermal store cylinders: are they any good
and which one did you use? Any general theories/opinions also most welcome
:-)

Yes, I think they're great. The large stored capacity means long burn
times for the boiler, all the hot water you want, and immediate heating
up of the house when the CH kicks in.

I was sort of convinced before (but worried that it might be a "fad"
product), but now that people say thay actually work I'm strongly
convinced that this is the way to go.

Half expecting someone to suggest I fit a combi instead! ;-/

Many thanks

Tim...