WebJan 15, 2011 · Jan 14, 2011. #1. Hi. I wanted to upgrade my house to a pressurised system and unvented cylinder, however the mains supply pipe is only 1/2" Type D alkathene pipe with a nominal bore of 15mm. The flow rate is 12-14 litres/min at a secondary outlet. I have been told that I need a min of 20 litres/min at a dynamic pressure of 2bar at a secondary ... WebJun 16, 2009 · With the combi, we were getting around 15lt/min. The minimum recommended for the pressurised cylinder was 20lt/min hence the upgrade. Not sure what the current flow rate is, just assumed that by doubling the pipe size coming into the house, that would be more than sufficent....did I assume wrong ! datam, Jun 5, 2009.
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WebThe unvented hot water cylinder was invented by a british civil engineer called Thomas Hawksley in 1861 from Arnold in Nottinghamshire. He was born on 12th July 1807 and died 15th September 1893 aged 86. In 1985 to 1986 the building regulations and the water bylaws were passed and then the unvented hot water cylinder was then allowed in the uk. WebOct 9, 2024 · We at RTL Plumbing have noticed that many people do not know how to isolate their hot water units in an emergency. Dale, one of our plumbers, walks you throu... simplicity 8815
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WebJul 28, 2015 · However, your unvented cylinder’s performance will only be as good as your … WebApr 26, 2024 · Cold water is supplied directly from your mains. When you open your tap, … WebMar 22, 2016 · Bit late now to see if they were qualified to install it. However, before recommending an unvented cylinder the incoming main needs to be checked for pressure and flow. If it's less than 2 bar & 20 litres a minute then they should have told you before that the incoming main would need to be upgraded. W. simplicity 8821