Over 3 mins to get hot water in kitchen - is this normal?

[mfgs]

On any system of that size I would spec and quote for a secondary return as standard and would only agree to not fit it if the customer put it in writing to me that they don't want it. Its poor system design to not have it.

 

[Best]

I always thought on the flow at tap might be part of the problem. Especially as new plumbing has been done or if it is a new kitchen tap. Could be debris in the tap airator, or check valve or isolating valve. Always check the simplest and most obvious thing first. I am sure the OP won't mind extra water flow from the tap to increase the speed of hot water delivery.

 

[Riley]

I agree with the above. Flow is obviously a big issue but a secondary hot water circuit would've been the simple choice

 

[Howsie]

Probably a kinked flexi under the sink.

 

[mfgs]

I thought she just wasn't opening the tap fully.

 

[gassafe]

Probably a crappy tap... Normally great flow on the cold but the hot comes out like jet in the centre of the spout on the ones I fit...

 

[Gray0689]

Could be lots and lots of things so instead of surmising why doesn't a decent plumber offer to go and take a look and do a survey for the poster
They are in London anyone from that area

 

[Howsie]

I think she's got someone coming around?

 

[Stigster]

I'm sure we are all waiting with baited breath for an answer from a decent plumber. This has gone from a pamphlet sized endeavour, to a novel, on to a saga and it's about to hit epic, cast of thousands territory!

I can't wait to actually find out what is wrong.

 

[Riley]

I hope we do get an answer

 

[gastec]

The answer is undersized water main coming in to the property

 

[Riley]

You've been over?

 

[Gray0689]

The answer is undersized water main coming in to the property

What size isit
What's the water pressure and flow rate

 

[Riley]

Do we have an answer or are we still guessing

 

[Gray0689]

Do we have an answer or are we still guessing

Guessing still

 

[gastec]

Suppose so still guessing, i bet it is the water main tho.

 

[gastec]

LCV Did they dig up your front garden and lay a nice new blue pipe in the ground?????

 

[Howsie]

I very much doubt it, but we're all waiting with baited breath.

 

[Howsie]

So what happened?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

+1 any update op?

 

[mfgs]

+2 any update?

 

[SimonG]

So what happened?

Still waiting for water to run hot

 

[Howsie]

I do hope we get an update. We've often disappointed by the lack of feedback considering the free input we give.

I do hope the OP has this sorted and I do hope she comes back to tell us the resolution.

 

[Howsie]

:wheelchair:

 

[Gray0689]

The op got in a plumber to take a look and the new plumber checked the flow rate at kitchen was 10 litres a min
Way way bellow what should be for unvented
He didn't check the line strainer at combination valve or what the incoming mains was
But was given a quote for a secondary return to be put in
At £22k
So to say they are no more forward than last time
If it gets sorted I'll let everyone now

And if there is any real plumbers about London let me know

 

[Howsie]

Didn't check the strainer or CV? Oh dear. £22k for a secondary return? Lord help us!

 

[Gray0689]

And this by londons so called top class plumbing company

 

[Howsie]

And this by londons so called top class plumbing company

Seriously?

 

[Gray0689]

Yes mate

 

[Howsie]

Poor woman! I think I'm going to have to pop over, just to put an end to this thread if nothing else.

 

[Gray0689]

You in London mate

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Poor woman! I think I'm going to have to pop over, just to put an end to this thread if nothing else.

plenty of pics please

 

[Gray0689]

Poor woman! I think I'm going to have to pop over, just to put an end to this thread if nothing else.

Yes they are having a tough time through no fault of there own
They just listened to advice given to them by so called professionals

 

[Riley]

Id like to see what this install looks like

 

[Howsie]

You in London mate

Surrey but often work in London.