Secondary Return Hot Water - How Does It Work - Central Heating Systems.

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  • @waynenixon729
    @waynenixon729 4 роки тому +5

    I'm a new member... worth the £2.99 a month. Great advice and informative content.

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much.

    • @waynenixon729
      @waynenixon729 4 роки тому +1

      I'm sure I'll be one of many that join, with some of the subscription going to charity everyone is a winner! Thanks again Alan for all the time and hard work inc honesty that goes into your videos. Did you do your training with Derek of Tomkat gas training? Can't remember if it was you or another well known plumbering / gas engineer youtuber.

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому

      @@waynenixon729 I will add you posts in the community section going forward. We can all work as a team to do video that people want. Thanks again. ua-cam.com/users/AllenHart1community

    • @garydulson9018
      @garydulson9018 4 роки тому +1

      Please specify that you can't use poly pipe, only copper on secondary return systems.

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому

      @@garydulson9018 You would need to speak to the manufacturer. Normally we use copper or MLCP that's approved. Thanks.

  • @user-hl4hx2nd4h
    @user-hl4hx2nd4h 4 роки тому +2

    Allen, you do some cracking work for communities and help out gas engineers to. All round good egg. Happy to chuck a few coffee's over. Keep on going pal.

  • @Khankhan-hv1lk
    @Khankhan-hv1lk Місяць тому

    Excellent video content. Helped me massively on level 2 plumbing. This video explains in deal was definitely very helpful. Thank you

  • @2011zurich
    @2011zurich 4 роки тому +2

    After wasting so much of my (long) life waiting for hot water to appear, and learning about this system as a child (and also that most of Scandinavia have always done it like this), I've always wondered why it's not done more often. Just the extra cost, I guess... but so much better than all that water going to waste while you wait for the hot. Great video!

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому +1

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  • @treacheroustiger5571
    @treacheroustiger5571 3 роки тому +1

    Just became a memeber. Thanks for putting out these videos. Enjoy the coffee!

  • @johnburns4017
    @johnburns4017 4 роки тому +7

    I have fitted secondary pumps on systems using electronic body detectors in bathrooms. The pump is only on when someone walks in. This saves a wedge in heating bills as secondary circulation on a timer is continually dragging heat out of the cylinder. A great idea for just the far reaches of a H&C water installation. Great for domestic houses.
    As it is not continuous circulation (it is on demand) plastic barrier pipe can be used.

    • @thomasgoodman3876
      @thomasgoodman3876 3 роки тому +1

      Loving that idea, awsome

    • @goheat
      @goheat 3 роки тому

      Hi John. Interesting approach of controlling the pump. What detectors do you use ?

    • @johnburns4017
      @johnburns4017 3 роки тому

      @@goheat
      see post above.

    • @elwittinio2865
      @elwittinio2865 2 роки тому

      How do you overcome the legionella aspect if it’s not used for a while. Like usually they are on a timer, just asking 👍

    • @johnburns4017
      @johnburns4017 2 роки тому

      @@elwittinio2865
      Legionella predominately lives in the cool stored water in the cylinder. When heated over 60C it goes away. So you heat up the cylinder, as per normal.

  • @johnvissenga328
    @johnvissenga328 Рік тому +1

    thanks .... needed to self install a large cylinder (on a boat) and first time ever come across secondary return. thankyou, nice and clear explanation , got it straight away. Unfortunately not practicable in this particular situation due to lack of access to add further pipework, instead fed a 15mm feed (10 metres long) down the inside of the existing 22mm run to reduce the water wastage (more important than flow rate here)

  • @nickadams5212
    @nickadams5212 4 роки тому +5

    Haha 😂 that head popping out the bath. Thanks Allen 👍

  • @kaiser9100
    @kaiser9100 3 роки тому +1

    I work in the commercial sector Allen and I’m seeing more returns being added to the cold water supply. This is due to new buildings being so airtight and heat efficient that it is warming up the cold water in the pipes, even when insulated.

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  3 роки тому +1

      I have never seen it done like that. Thanks for sharing.

  • @johnnyarmstrong2695
    @johnnyarmstrong2695 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for informative video. Great you have contribution to charity. Thanks again

  • @stuartbarnes9017
    @stuartbarnes9017 Рік тому +1

    Hi Alan, I have just installed a secondary circuit on my gravity system but when i start the pump on the lowest setting it blows water into the header tank which is only about 2 feet above the cylinder because of a low roof, is there anything i could do to prevent this as i can't leave the new circuit connected, Thanks

  • @ketansoni5846
    @ketansoni5846 Рік тому +1

    Great video Allen! Couple of questions. What is the purpose of the check valve and where would it need to go? Inbetween the pump and cylinder or before the pump? Are gate values enough to isolate the pump if it needed to be serviced or replaced or would an additional isolated valve be required? Final question you mentioned perhaps needing a largeer expansion vessel what determines whether a larger one is required or not?

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  Рік тому +1

      Stops heat going out of the cylinder.

  • @globalste
    @globalste 2 роки тому

    I have a hot water return on my unvented cylinder, annoyingly the people who fitted it put it from a t-section of the regular return and it just had the regular pump running constantly for a 80cm piece of pipework! Obvs knackered the pump.

  • @STEPHENANDERSON-z3l
    @STEPHENANDERSON-z3l 2 місяці тому

    Hi Alan, would the secondary hot water loop work under gravity circulation without the pump?. Years ago I am sure a pump was not required to create circulation.

  • @airwebber
    @airwebber 11 місяців тому

    I have one of the recirculators that uses the cold line. I want to use it and run it's own circulation line. I don't think my hot water heater has that inlet recirculating line like your drawing. How would I do it to work?

  • @quadrantheatingelectricspl2907
    @quadrantheatingelectricspl2907 2 роки тому

    Another great video Allen !

  • @StanSuchy
    @StanSuchy Рік тому +1

    Do you know about any hot water recirculation solution for UK without dedicated hot water return pipe. Danfoss does a solution but it seems to be dedicated for US market. Not sure if that could be used in the uk

  • @leighdavies7477
    @leighdavies7477 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the content Allen 👍

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure!

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  • @sharesgames9546
    @sharesgames9546 2 роки тому

    Many old houses in the UK, probably millions, have water pipes running through and/or buried in walls and in concrete slabs. When you draw hot water you lose a lot of heat into the slab, and with recirculation you lose even more heat even when you are not using the bath/shower/whatever. Maybe an idea to have a thorough inspection carried out before installing recirculation.

  • @mushtaqshah9390
    @mushtaqshah9390 Рік тому

    My hot water tank is in the garage and they have installed one of these. My question is should this be on continuously? What is the best speed , mine is a archergas system with 3 settings. Would i cause any problems by having it on continuously? Many thanks

  • @kenneth1523
    @kenneth1523 Рік тому +1

    Hi. What household brands recirculate into the top of the water tank like in your video as opposed to the ones like Rinnai that recirculate into the cold water inlet which doesn’t make sense to me if you want max or constatent hot water temps?

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  Рік тому

      You can get them from most brands. Thanks.

  • @dmac8595
    @dmac8595 3 роки тому +1

    Can you do a video for multiple say 10+ out let’s on different floor levels all more than 6 meters apart, by my thinking you would then install tees as close to each outlet would a non return valve be needed on each primary where the tee comes off ? As essentially your going to having multiple small loops coming back into the secondary return main line back to the cylinder ?

  • @jamiecharles7645
    @jamiecharles7645 4 роки тому +1

    Really helped mate . Didn’t know a few things mentioned in the video 👍🏽

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому

      Thank you for taking the time to watch my video.

  • @gulammangerah1137
    @gulammangerah1137 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Allen, Thank you for sharing the information. 👍

    • @AllenHart999
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  • @quadrantheatingelectricspl2907
    @quadrantheatingelectricspl2907 11 місяців тому

    Another great Video Allen, thanks

  • @billybobhouse9559
    @billybobhouse9559 4 роки тому +1

    Good video, I wasn't sure how this worked.

    • @AllenHart999
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  • @petedevon
    @petedevon 3 роки тому +1

    Cheers for sharing. Easy to follow videos 👍👍

  • @muki1008
    @muki1008 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Alan, hope all is well,
    Please can you provide a video on how to connect heatmiser u8 wiring centre to, ufh and its actuators, as well as 2 wireless thermostats one for the ufh and the other to standard radiators,
    I have 2 wireless thermostats with switches any help will be great Thanks.

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому +2

      If i do any i will see what i can do. Thanks.

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  • @andymav3023
    @andymav3023 2 роки тому

    Hi Allen excellent video…quick question would pipe up that secondary return along any part of the hot feed in the house and send it back to the cylinder ?

  • @accesszero4803
    @accesszero4803 4 роки тому +1

    Ive just fitted one, what a diffrence it made , i didn't time it, i set it on a permanent temperature because its a busy household

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  • @ranjitpatel496
    @ranjitpatel496 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your time

    • @AllenHart999
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    • @ranjitpatel496
      @ranjitpatel496 4 роки тому

      @@AllenHart999 I have subscribed very useful for me as a gas engineer & plumber.

  • @davidoshea1536
    @davidoshea1536 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant Allen. 🔥🌟

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  • @gentibifsha6088
    @gentibifsha6088 2 роки тому

    Is the pump pushing the water back to the cylinder?

  • @samuelbeckett485
    @samuelbeckett485 3 роки тому

    Great video mate.
    Just a question.
    The pump will circulate into the cylinder with the check valve after the pump ?
    Thank you!

  • @emilh8231
    @emilh8231 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Allen, thanks for the content, I've found many of your videos very helpful! I am wondering with secondary return and the pump working, If megaflow is on ground floor and supply various bathrooms, will there be any pressure and flow drop when open tap in loft ensuite? As I believe circulation pump is working all the time, or it shuts when the outlet is open?

  • @douglasjasse2588
    @douglasjasse2588 3 роки тому

    I have this type of system with 300 litre tank, being oil fired with solar assist, however when the recirculating pump runs the volume of cold water in the return quickly cools down what at the top of the cylinder, so one only receives warm not hot water, any suggestions appreciated Thanks Doug

  • @MrAbdulHaque
    @MrAbdulHaque 4 роки тому +1

    Was useful thanks. But this system needs top-quality insulation to help reduce wastage all ready found with unvented systems compared to combi systems. Will be nice to see a video highlighting the best insulation, both from a heat and sound perspective, available in the market.

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      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому +1

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  • @songzhou
    @songzhou Рік тому

    But how much for the electricity, since the pump is running 24 hours.

  • @garydulson9018
    @garydulson9018 4 роки тому +1

    Worked on a barn conversation with another contractor, wouldn't agree to lag the secondary return or the fact that you can't run it in poly pipe, has to be in copper. Walked off the job

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому

      Gary Dulson You can also use some MLCP pipe. Thanks

  • @craiglewis6709
    @craiglewis6709 4 роки тому +1

    See this all the time being in the commercial sector only ever seen it twice in houses and one of them actually fitted a towel rail on the hot water system 😄

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому +2

      No way that's crazy.

    • @loafersheffield
      @loafersheffield 4 роки тому +1

      Just really well lag the towel rail. The heat loss is prohibitive if primary services and secondary returns are not really, really well insulated.

    • @haydensnart2423
      @haydensnart2423 3 роки тому

      You can install towel rails on the secondary return if they are suitable, I have come across this myself. I believe they have to be made from brass and very expensive

  • @mylifeintheuk2093
    @mylifeintheuk2093 2 роки тому

    Hello, I’m seeking a piece of advice. We’ve 12 years old Conventional gas boiler at home we recently moved. There is no thermostat so we’ve to switch on/ switch off the boiler for heating. For hot water, there is a separate electric water heating system too. Is it advisable to get the thermostat for the heating system which is costing 250-300£ with installation? Many thanks

  • @ek6868
    @ek6868 4 роки тому +1

    Good video,why can't you use a normal central heating pump on this system the pumps job is to pump the water around?

    • @grahammay1
      @grahammay1 4 роки тому +1

      because normal pump body is made of cast iron and would corrode over time contaminating the water

    • @ek6868
      @ek6868 4 роки тому +1

      @@grahammay1 tanx👍

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому +1

      Very good question. Graham is correct. Thanks.

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    • @craiglewis6709
      @craiglewis6709 4 роки тому +1

      Has to be bronzed mate otherwise it will corrode- used to be yellow pumps but not so much with the newer versions

  • @bekskayll6841
    @bekskayll6841 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much, really enjoying your videos! you are very clear in you explanation and it is sinking in. :D

  • @chrisirwin1172
    @chrisirwin1172 3 роки тому

    Hi Allen - thanks for the video. What if there are two bathrooms and a kitchen all at different ends of the house? Can the three secondary returns all be gathered into a single connection to the bronze pump and then into the return boss to the HW cylinder?

    • @pumpkinhead456
      @pumpkinhead456 2 роки тому

      You can, but you also then need valves to balance them, otherwise one circuit might rob all the heat. I'm not sure if it's in the video, but it must be copper pipe too

  • @johng5806
    @johng5806 11 місяців тому

    Gotta say - nice video, well explained :-)

  • @bsl849
    @bsl849 2 роки тому

    Informative video. Q: can two loops be made on a single secondary pump? I ask because we need to feed two ends of a long building, otherwise it would result in a single loop of approx 65m. All new install, all new pipework.

  • @barriedear5990
    @barriedear5990 3 роки тому +1

    Dies it matter if circulation pump is on the flow or the return? Ours is on flow just now, but getting a new cylinder fitted shortly.

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  3 роки тому +1

      The pump is normally on the return. Thanks.

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  • @suzannahwhite4292
    @suzannahwhite4292 2 роки тому

    I had a secondary return system installed, however, the plumber failed to insulate the pipes and the system loses heat within 20-30 mins of running, meaning huge bills keeping the water hot. I've had to turn it off. The plumber says insulation wouldn't have made any difference. That's not what I'm reading.

  • @hollychow2364
    @hollychow2364 3 роки тому +1

    thanks Allen for your content

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  3 роки тому +1

      My pleasure!

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  • @MobinC97
    @MobinC97 3 роки тому

    Cracking video Allen thank you soo much for this informative video!

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  • @Niall-yo1uo
    @Niall-yo1uo 3 роки тому

    Hi Alan, how are you. Could you put a pressure switch inline with the pump to control the pump instead of a timer on the pump? Would this be possible?

  • @kirstywilliams4852
    @kirstywilliams4852 3 роки тому

    Could you give me advice about my cylinder is not filling up with cold water for hot water no hot water is coming out any of the taps in the house?

  • @abchannel3737
    @abchannel3737 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent Allen 🌹🌹💐💐

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      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому

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  • @briancarney4609
    @briancarney4609 4 роки тому +1

    Alan if i want to put a connection for return circulation on my unvented tank what fitting do
    You use after cutting hole in tank ive used one years ago but what is new version
    I think last one had slot and pulled it with a wire from inside then put nut on ???

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  3 роки тому

      I have never done that. You would be best to give the manufacturer a call and ask them. Thanks.

  • @farhanprine
    @farhanprine 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this explanation buddy 👊🏽

  • @deanchapple1
    @deanchapple1 3 роки тому +1

    What if you have multiple hot water out let’s? You you put one tee per appliance? Or just one tee on the furthest appliance?

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  3 роки тому +1

      Very good question. You have it as the loop in the video, Then you use multiple tees. Thanks.

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  • @martinbinney
    @martinbinney 2 роки тому

    Nice video. Is it essential to have a cylinder with a connection for a hot water return? Or can this be achieved on a cylinder with only two connections (cold in at the bottom, hot out at the top)?

    • @martinbinney
      @martinbinney 2 роки тому

      After a bit more research I see that using an Essex flange to create an new connection on the cylinder is the way to go.

  • @gerardbarlow41
    @gerardbarlow41 11 місяців тому

    What is a tank lock that was mentioned at 6:03?

  • @carlosbambos
    @carlosbambos 2 роки тому

    Are there any combies that have this system?

  • @Lonzohiggins999
    @Lonzohiggins999 2 роки тому

    Do you only have to tie the return from the furthest fixture ? What about the rest of the fixtures ?

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  2 роки тому +1

      Normally just on the furthest. Thanks.

  • @brmelectric
    @brmelectric 4 роки тому +1

    If an expansion tank was installed being a closed system, would that ever have to be purged occasionally or one time deal. Great videos by the way.

    • @MyMonkey1973
      @MyMonkey1973 4 роки тому +2

      the closed(sealed)system sounds like its on the heating, would not have a expansion tank on a unvented hot water cylinder, hope i guessed right what you was asking

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому +2

      I will do a video about this soon. Thanks.

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  • @markpugh1764
    @markpugh1764 2 роки тому

    Hi Allen, can you use mpress on a secondary return system. Thanks

  • @heatz2484
    @heatz2484 3 роки тому +1

    How far Pretty much should that sink be to use a secondary return?

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  3 роки тому

      Not sure what you are asking? Thanks.

    • @heatz2484
      @heatz2484 3 роки тому

      I have the cylinder on the loft and the furthest tap is the kitchen tap which is approximately 20/25m away from the cylinder .
      My question is :Will this system need a secondary return ?

  • @johncoen1468
    @johncoen1468 3 роки тому

    Allen why has the sec return to be copper and not plastic??

    • @pumpkinhead456
      @pumpkinhead456 2 роки тому

      I've done a lot of reading in to this - in short, the majority of plastic in the UK does not allow continuous circulating under British Standard testing; if a pipe happens to burst your insurance not pay out. Some argue that plastic degrades quickly through oxidation, reducing lifespan by a third, others say that's rubbish. I only know as my builder did mine in plastic, and now I'm trying to get money back!

  • @temetam
    @temetam Рік тому

    many thanks

  • @robodog3571
    @robodog3571 3 роки тому

    Very useful info thanks

  • @Eleven145
    @Eleven145 2 роки тому

    Thank for the info

  • @erikvanvelzen
    @erikvanvelzen 4 роки тому +1

    When my human is fully cooked do I need to add anything?

  • @Zaine22
    @Zaine22 4 роки тому +1

    Whats the solution for long runs on a combi if any

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому +2

      Thats a really good question, The answer is don’t install a combi. Thanks.

    • @Zaine22
      @Zaine22 3 роки тому +1

      @@AllenHart999 lol what if your already padt that point 🤔🙈

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  3 роки тому +1

      @@Zaine22 Not much you can do then. Sorry

    • @Zaine22
      @Zaine22 3 роки тому

      @@AllenHart999 thats what i thought

  • @jonathannbullitt
    @jonathannbullitt 3 роки тому

    I don't understand that 25% connection on the return. Can somebody explain?

  • @fionnan2811happy
    @fionnan2811happy 8 місяців тому

    I destratify all my cylinder installs. Tee of the secondary return to the drain off with another tee and link the two. I used to fit a pump but have found it is very good to create its own convection currents and destratification is achieved naturally. Been doing this for 16 years and always works. If there is not a secondary return I tee off the hot outlet to the cold feed and it does the jod too👍👍👍

  • @warriorsofwarmth
    @warriorsofwarmth 3 роки тому +1

    Im currently promoting this channel, GB Mr Hart

  • @loafersheffield
    @loafersheffield 4 роки тому +1

    I was nagging my primary contractual employer (an entertainment business) for permission to replace a 2ndary dhw pump for three months. Yer see, all specific purchases over £50 have to approved by the management. Those pumps are not cheap!! Then the external water safe guys attended to check and issue a certificate of conformity and bollocked ME, as the dead leg return was, well, dead! I got a stern telling off by the manager. Then I showed him copies of my requests placed on his desk, to purchase the pump going back over 2 months.
    When I got home, the missus bollocked me for forgetting to put the bin out.
    Can't do reyt fer doin' wrong!
    The pipes have to be really, really well insulated too.

    • @AllenHart999
      @AllenHart999  3 роки тому

      Thank you for taking the time to watch my video.

  • @CorneliusOSullivan-n8y
    @CorneliusOSullivan-n8y Рік тому +1

    Yom man good teacher

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  • @АндрійПроць-я5н
    @АндрійПроць-я5н 2 роки тому

    Helpful

  • @BlueSquad00
    @BlueSquad00 3 роки тому

    Very helpful thank you

  • @johnieboy22
    @johnieboy22 3 роки тому

    pretty helpful

  • @sydsyd
    @sydsyd 4 роки тому +2

    👍👍👍👍👍

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  • @paul_my_plumbs_uk
    @paul_my_plumbs_uk 4 роки тому +1

    👍👍👍AL ❤️U MAN

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      @paul_my_plumbs_uk 4 роки тому +1

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  • @mrv5801
    @mrv5801 4 роки тому +1

    COULD THIS BE FITTED TO MY EXISTING 15 YEAR OLD MEGAFLO UNVENTED CYLINDER AS THE HOT WATER TAKES AGES TO COME OUT OF THE SHOWER IN THE MORNING???
    CAN IT BE FITTED IF THERE IS NO SECONDARY RETURN INLET ON THE MEGAFLO CYLINDER???

    • @MyMonkey1973
      @MyMonkey1973 4 роки тому

      No. on the old copper cylinders it was possible to fit a boss outlet but a megaflow is a stainless steel one and if unvented would not be someting could do one self

    • @johnburns4017
      @johnburns4017 4 роки тому +1

      I have seen one fitted with the DHW return pumped into a Surrey flange in the draw-off tapping on the top of a cylinder. That means the DHW return cools the very top of the cylinder slightly.

    • @rickbaguley7997
      @rickbaguley7997 4 роки тому +3

      If your unvented cylinder does not have a secondary return boss already, it is acceptable as long as it is also in accordance with the manufacturers instructions to tee the return into the cold water supply pipe just before it enters the cylinder. However you also need to bear in mind that Hot water pipework on a system with a secondary return has to be copper/steel because plastic is not designed for permanent high temperatures and it has to be highly insulated because you are effectively increasing the surface area from which heat can be lost. Also any work on an unvented cylinder has to be completed by a plumber with the G3 certification

    • @craiglewis6709
      @craiglewis6709 4 роки тому

      Just tee it back into the cold feed just make sure you fit a non return valve

    • @wirdy1
      @wirdy1 4 роки тому

      @@rickbaguley7997 would teeing into the cold feed cause the f+e tank contents to get gradually heated by convection?

  • @lutherbryson7049
    @lutherbryson7049 10 місяців тому

    Speak southern English dude

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      @steveturner7642 4 роки тому +1

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      @AllenHart999  4 роки тому

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