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Old 04-03-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Just about to install a new Heat store. I have underfloor heating and the UFH circuit is a closed circuit. I wish to ensure there is no air in there as it causes havoc. What is the very best bit of kit for this? I currently have an automatic air vent that drips a bit if I leave it open, so I tend to close it off and release any air about once a week. I'd prefer an automatic one without the agro.

I'm also going to get another air vent put on a high point in the system.

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Default Re: Best air vent or seperator

for purely air then spirovent (they have a proven track record in industry), if removing muck from a system then magnaclean filter(these also have a bleed point on top to release air) I stuck a magnaclean on my own system, traditional wet central heating system.
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well basically what your doing is the best solution , normally the ufh circuit is purged of air by connecting a hose to the manifold when first installed
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on the underfloor heating manifold you, could remove the air vent and replace it with an automatic air vent. its what i usually do, works like a charm. never had a problem
personally i have found that the honeywell ea122 is one of the best aav's on market and always carry them in stock!!
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on the underfloor heating manifold you, could remove the air vent and replace it with an automatic air vent. its what i usually do, works like a charm. never had a problem
personally i have found that the honeywell ea122 is one of the best aav's on market and always carry them in stock!!
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That's the one I've currently got, but it drips. It might be dirt or scum or worse causing this though.

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for purely air then spirovent (they have a proven track record in industry), if removing muck from a system then magnaclean filter(these also have a bleed point on top to release air) I stuck a magnaclean on my own system, traditional wet central heating system.
Spirovent look the dogs nads... pricey though.

Maybe I just need a large vertical pipe to trap the air and a bleed nipple??

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