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@grantmethestrength I am sorry you have not had an optimal service. The FRV valves MUST be installed on the return of the radiators, we had a problem ...
@adamk Where is your pump connected to? What pump valves are on the pump? What diverter valve are you using? Vibration in pipes usually comes from val...
It may be pushing 40l/min, but where is that water going, maybe through the first 2 radiators and very little to the rest?
If you do not have enough flow due to small pipes, like Mars's installation, you may need more pressure and flow than the unit can provide. Are you su...
@rhh1 Adding a second pump is not a problem, some units have a control for a second pump as this one does. When you add a second pump, it must either ...
All done, pressure is off as adequate flow is achieved at all radiators 😀 It was touch and go but all sorted.
@editor No pressure then 🤣 🤣
It will improve performance, but by how much depends on the design of the system. If you are installing SLINKEYS (coiled pipe, not straight pipe runs,...
@prunus, @jamespa is correct, but removing the buffer could possibly halve your heating bill, possibly more. You have admitted that you have no idea ...
@bart That is terrible and a clear breach of the building regulations, and therefore a breach of the law. The CPS is neglecting its duty to you as a m...
@bart Stinks of corruption.
@jamespa Good idea, it will have to be fast, I can get it directly into DESNEZ where it will be heard. I will send a message to @editor now.
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