Central heating/water zones/flow/return
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No you have 1 flow which then splits into 3 flows. You have a zone valve on each of the 3 flows which is controlled by its own independent timer/temperature control. Each of the pipes then goes around its route and back into a single return that goes to the boiler.
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Edited by moles on Friday 30th December 17:07
moles said:
No you have 1 flow which then splits into 3 flows. You have a zone valve on each of the 3 flows which is controlled by its own independent timer/temperature control. Each of the pipes then goes around its route and back into a single return that goes to the boiler.
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Does having independent flow and returns (which merge near the boiler) rather than 1 flow which splits into 3 flows, result in quicker heat times but cost more in terms of installation?http://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/your-opinions-on...
Edited by moles on Friday 30th December 17:07
RockyBalboa said:
Does having independent flow and returns (which merge near the boiler) rather than 1 flow which splits into 3 flows, result in quicker heat times but cost more in terms of installation?
Its the way europeans do it, using blending valves/mixer valves. It is more efficient looking at the tests they did, also the fact that its colder in Norway etc should show its the best way.Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff