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@bontwoody So Mark , once you have seen the new temps at tank , how does that work for you. Perhaps adjust the rads, or still work needed at buffer.
@bontwoody Hello , yes I maybe doing this wrong . I have two temp sensors on the pump lines next to the pumps I will move them to the buffer , and th...
@bontwoody I think I have just sent this in last post. The heating has just kicked in again 1 degree below setting , which is a tad slow in picking ...
@robl Yes very cold , 300mm all over , but not around tank area , cant feel much heat at all around tank area so all good. So , update , I have put ...
I have opened all the inlet valves on the Rads , about three were not fully open , but only about three , one turn. I have left the thermostat ends as...
Sorry "Insulation"
@bontwoody Yes , EPC was 2015 before HP was installed. I have sent a planof house layout and build descriptions , not an expert on details given , b...
Ordered probes. Did you get EPC report that gives the floor area and more .
I have two pics front and rear to hand, also think its a good idea to look at out going temps .I was looking at infra red but a bit confused , perhap...
So when you talk about the lockshield valve , is that the TRV on the entry side , I would have thought they are always wide open , unless you meed to ...
Many thanks, I haven't sent the Room radiator sizes , I thought I had. However I shall look at the various ways you have suggested . Iam already on...
The system I have in place seems to be adequate , other than tweeks with flow temp. Perhaps the tank can be taken out of the circuit then also . Many...
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