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@markc Your system is very cloce to what it should be. Here are the alteratins that need to be done, chiange your control to full weather compensation...
@editor Looks an interesting system. From to pictures it appears that you have 3 pumps running in addition to your pumps in the heat pump and boiler. ...
@editor Yes, yours is a combined unit, Hot water cylinder at the top and buffer on the bottom. A good cylinder, I use them sometimes if the system i...
@editor Mars, can you give me a picture of the pumps and valves ect cut from your picture.
@editor Yes it is possable, ther are some combined units on the market.
@morgan 😀 If you want me to help, I will need full details of your system, including piping, emmitters, a floor plan of your house, insualtion ...
@editor Mars, on the tank there will be a make an model number/name, go on to their website and you will bw able to download the manual, (the installe...
@morgan Nither, white/blue is the expansion tank for the hot water tank and red for central heating always. Red should never be on the cylinder.
@markc Here is a description of buffer tanks /system seperation/Low loss header
@markc That is not a buffer tank, it is an expansion tanf for the central heating, when water gets hot, it expands, if it has no-where to go you have ...
@morgan I can talk any plumber through it if you are willing.
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