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@sunandair I used the spreadsheet calculator that I developed some time ago, a copy of which I have attached. I think that you should be multiplying...
Looking at the data it would appear to indicate how much the electricity market is being manipulated by some of the companies. I find it very strange ...
So the total output capacity of your radiators at the standard DT 50 is 17kW. It will be interesting to see how this compares with your heat loss calc...
If you have a 3-way valve or two 2-way valves in your system then check that they are operating correctly.
@riponowl It is the highest point in the pipework through which water will be required to flow, since the pump has to push the water uphill against ...
As Ian has stated, it is difficult to check if an ABV is passing or not, since without accurate pressure measurements, temperature alone may not be ad...
No. The 22mm flow and return pipes do not connect to each other. In the diagram above, if the flow comes in from the left, the 22mm flow pipe runs t...
@riponowl I suspect that your diagram is not correct with regard to the piping of the radiators. Your diagram shows the radiators connected in ser...
Is the 22mm pipework before it splits for upstairs and downstairs? There is a heat loss calculation spreadsheet on the MCS website so I believe.
@daniel There appears to be plenty of 'cooks' today so I will go back to the movie I was watching. One final suggestion, when you have time carryo...
@daniel If you measure the size, and check the type of each radiator, you should be able to obtain their heating capacity on the Screwfix or similar...
@daniel I would suggest that you check the position of the manual lever on the CH valve. If it is in the valve closed position then try moving it ma...
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