Unvented cylinder size

[Notagainpike]

200/210 or 250l indirect unvented cylinder...

Pros and cons of both please guys, whats the thinking??
Better to go bigger, or are there other considerations to be thought of....?

 

[Notagainpike]

5 core and basically yes I'd change the 3 port to two or even 3 - 2 ports zone valves does your property need to be as warm upstairs as it does downstairs?

Bungalow....

 

[king of pipes]

Bungalow....

Big bungalow? Still applies bedrooms and living areas can be split up all these little things add up to more control over your heating and savings on energy, the one big thing to remember is insulation 350 mm in your loft space is now the norm walls , floors I'd do the lot if I could in reality you probably can't 🙂 but just do what you can.

 

[Old UKPF 106228]

Here is a Glow-worm compatibility matrix:

https://www.glow-worm.co.uk/glow-wo...ntrols-compatibilty-matrix29-11-13-157183.pdf

With system or open vent boilers the wiring centre and motorised valves can be fitted in the airing cupboard near the hot water tank. An ebus cable is required between the wiring centre and boiler to communicate whether the heat demand is for the radiators or the hot water tank.

 

[Notagainpike]

Big bungalow? Still applies bedrooms and living areas can be split up all these little things add up to more control over your heating and savings on energy, the one big thing to remember is insulation 350 mm in your loft space is now the norm walls , floors I'd do the lot if I could in reality you probably can't 🙂 but just do what you can.

4 bed, yeah, i suppose its big by todays standards, 80s...so insultaion is poor at least...on a hill to, so we catch the easterly blows!

 

[Knappers]

As KoP suggested the best thing you can do to improve efficiency and comfort is to improve insulation - it really can't be overstated!
Weather comp is underrated too I think and is definitely possible with s-plan type setup. You could search for X-plan as an option, it does start to get a bit technical but well worth a try.

 

[Last Plumber]

A 150l...🤷 really??

Going off what you want, yes, plenty. I did say it needs assessing by the installer and as @Chuck pointed out, only you know what you use and what you tell the installer you use.

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Going off what you want, yes, plenty. I did say it needs assessing by the installer and as @Chuck pointed out, only you know what you use and what you tell the installer you use.

150 is no where near enough.

 

[Last Plumber]

150 is no where near enough.

Just re-read initial post following your comment. You may well be right. I thought it said no more than 7 min.

 

[Last Plumber]

probably spend way more than 7 mins at a time tbh!

I just re-read this. I first read it as no more than 7 minutes at a time. Apologies, how long are you in there? 7 minutes is a long shower in my book. If it's going to be over 10-12 min each one after another, go bigger.

 

[Notagainpike]

I just re-read this. I first read it as no more than 7 minutes at a time. Apologies, how long are you in there? 7 minutes is a long shower in my book. If it's going to be over 10-12 min each one after another, go bigger.

No idea! Ive never timed it tbh!!
I have more on my plate than thinking about shower times at present....selfish but true....shower time is my escape, my down time

 

[Notagainpike]

Is there a place on here to find a local chap to me?

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Where are you might help 😂

Tbh i'd go off local recommendations from people who have actually used someone. Don't use Facebook or CheckATrade.

 

[Chuck]

Tbh i'd go off local recommendations from people who have actually used someone.

Agreed. Alternatively, if that doesn't work, try the cylinder manufacturer's website. They'll usually list several 'approved installers' for your area. They'll have done the manufacturer's product-specific training and you may get a longer warranty if you use them.

 

[Notagainpike]

1900 labour for two days two blokes, minus the spark....
Seems rediculous to me...

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

1900 labour for two days two blokes, minus the spark....
Seems rediculous to me...

Is that INC VAT and you supplying all the materials and sourcing them? Or they sorting materials too.

 

[Notagainpike]

Is that INC VAT and you supplying all the materials and sourcing them? Or they sorting materials too.

Thats purely the labour content.inc vat. I have the cylinder, they say to supply pipe and fittings. Plus 1 zone valve.
Change y to s plan.
Move mag filter, as apparently its only on heating return and doing nowt for the boiler.
Raise f+e tank in loft.
Fit cylinder in loft on platform ive built.
Pipework to be run up new airing cupboard wall. Its a blank canvas in my book...

Am i so out of touch with life in 23!!?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I would say 3 days with lagging and the discharge pipework that runs externally u less you have a soil vent up there

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Depends where you are. But we’re billing out at £300+VAT per day per man, plus your materials. So it’s probably not a million miles away.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Also I would recommended sealing the system as the cylinder is in the loft high chance of pumping over

 

[Notagainpike]

I would say 3 days with lagging and the discharge pipework that runs externally u less you have a soil vent up there

3 days for 1 man?
NO, no soil vent, but there are easy options for discharge i would think...