2 Port valve + 3 Port mid position valve on same setup

[stevetheplumber]

S plan+, three 2 port zone valve is the easiest. Think you can do it with 3 port and 2 port but need a separate relay, Only heard of it once and the electrician sorted it. Its not quite the same on unvented, as the 2 port is wired directly to the vessels overheat stat, not interlocked with the boiler.

i was under the impression it had to interlock with the heat source

 

[Masood]

i was under the impression it had to interlock with the heat source

It is, Steve. It's actuated by the cylinder overheat stat and interlocks with the boiler.

 

[Reg Man]

Apologies, having a dull moment, still it stops the vessel from over heating. Interlock with the boiler a good thing.

 

[allesclar]

Thanks for all the replies.

Well things have progressed, but not in the way i hoped.

He basically told me to sling my hook and look up plumbers in yellow pages. Shocking really, and he seemed such a nice guy at the time and came recommended.

My one concern is however, after speaking to building control for my area and Gas safe about getting a copy of the certificate as I still have not received one. I have been informed that he did not register the pressured cylinder. I have been told it is a legal requirement and something only the installer can do. I have been told that I am currently liable for not having a certificate.

I am not convinced he will do it so may have to pursue this further. Any thoughts?

I have a friend who lives a good drive away (3 hours) but is G3 and Gas safe registered and will convert my system to an S-pipe system and get everything checked over.

 

[PhoenixServices]

Hope you get it sorted. Guys like this give us a bad name.

 

[allesclar]

Cheers.

I tend to agree. Although I do not taint all plumbers with the same brush, it has made me so much more cautious for the future.

 

[Ermintrude]

Report him to building control for a non compliant install. Also send recorded letter. It's building controls issue if you can prove u paid him for the job!!!

 

[lame plumber]

however, the person overall responsible for ensuring compliance with building control is the home owner, bc wont give a hoot about a plumber doing non compliant work, for that you need to talk to trading standards..

 

[Ermintrude]

If the installer was pretending to be competent or carried out work that are deemed below the standards as specified in the building act then they are supposed to!

 

[allesclar]

Cheers for the comments guys.

Well i dont intend on going all hell blazing, but i shall talk to trading standards.

I dont hold grudges even though i was treated awfully. But my major concern are two things:

1) I know the install is safe as it has been confirmed by my friend who is G3/Gas safe registered. But if there is an issue at all, my current house insurance could be void.

2) what if he does this to other people?

I will keep you posted.