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I was just pondering about my new system design, which will be fitted at the beginning of 2018.

Is it possible to run an unvented cylinder with a vented system boiler? Just wondering as it has to be far less hassle/least likely to leak than a pressurised CH set up?

I already have an unvented system in place so guess it would be a case of removing the large tank feeding the vented cylinder

Feel free to poke holes in my theory :)
 
If you are asking if you can use an existing open vented boiler to heat a new unvented cylinder?
The answer is yes. As long as it is fully pumped and not Gravity.
 
Sorry I should have been more clear

New system or conventional boiler - new unvented cylinder. Can I keep a header tank in place so as not to have to pressurise the CH circuits. My thinking is that it will be much more serviceable and better for the longevity of the joints in the longer term....
 
As above you don't have to seal the system, you can go old school and use an f and e tank
 
Thanks Shaun - Is this a wise option from a plumbers perspective. It will take less work to keep it like this - I'm just wondering if i am missing out on any benefits of pressurised?
 
If done correctly eg no pumping over and correct feed placement

There both the same, just don't want it sucking in air as this speeds up corrosion
 
My current set up isn't set up properly at all given the time it takes to eradicate air in the system (cylinder, pump and diverter valve in airing cupboard, boiler downstairs in kitchen a room away). However, working on the assumption my pump will be mounted on or near the unvented cylinder (all to be fitted in attached garage)... then my plumber should be able to reroute it, to make it more 'free'. I have also bought a Spirotech deaerator which should help?
 
My current set up isn't set up properly at all given the time it takes to eradicate air in the system (cylinder, pump and diverter valve in airing cupboard, boiler downstairs in kitchen a room away). However, working on the assumption my pump will be mounted on or near the unvented cylinder (all to be fitted in attached garage). then my plumber should be able to reroute it, to make it more 'free'. I have also bought a Spirotech deaerator which should help?

Best to get Plumbing sorted rather than fit Spiro.
Use it now you bought it but there is no substitute for the system working correctly.
If Plumber is re-piping system to move pump, it shouldn't be a problem after he/she's been.

What output is current Boiler?
 
I've re-piped everything, so all he will need to do is decommission the current set up and fit the new set up in place, in the garage. The only question mark is around ease and effectiveness of the tank feed into upstairs pipework...I'll have a chat with him when we meet to determine the final components (not sure if he will go down the system or regular boiler route).

Current boiler is 1986 - not an option to keep and in entirely the wrong place :) with an eye watering score of 63/100 for efficiency :eek::D
 
I've re-piped everything, so all he will need to do is decommission the current set up and fit the new set up in place, in the garage. The only question mark is around ease and effectiveness of the tank feed into upstairs pipework...I'll have a chat with him when we meet to determine the final components (not sure if he will go down the system or regular boiler route).

Current boiler is 1986 - not an option to keep and in entirely the wrong place :) with an eye watering score of 63/100 for efficiency :eek::D

Where did you get 63/100 from?
 
And the prize goes to...the gent with the Transit....:D

I did actually get them in when we first moved in - I can't remember why, it may have been to do with an insulation assessment, as at the time they were the only ones bolstering insulation for free...

For info it's an Ideal WLX - big brown thing with a glass front. It's a beast! A bit like the one in the basement on Home Alone when it starts up....
 
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