Solar Thermal Cylinder Installation

[Scott_D]

If it’s not connected to a gas boiler then gas safe won’t be interested.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

D1 is rising
T and p has been altered from manufacturers spec
No tundish
D1 is too long
D2 is incorrectly sized
2 port is inaccessible
Pump is inaccessible

just to name a few

 

[SJB060685]

Thanks, could you clarify which bit you are referring to - so that I know exactly what I will be referring to when go back to them (and perhaps Gas Safe to make sure they were G3 qualified). Thanks for your input.

As much as you don't want hear it my friend almost everything in the picture from what I can see is non compliant, or against standard procedure.

 

[blueplanet]

If it’s not connected to a gas boiler then gas safe won’t be interested.

We can tick this one off. The cylinder is connected to the gas boiler for heating and water. Its also connected to the solar panel. Cheers.

 

[blueplanet]

D1 is rising
T and p has been altered from manufacturers spec
No tundish
D1 is too long
D2 is incorrectly sized
2 port is inaccessible
Pump is inaccessible

just to name a few

When you refer to D1 and D2 - what does that mean? I think you are referring to the pipes from the valve but is the "D" for down? Thanks.

There's one other thing - they didnt remove the carpet in the airing cupboard when they changed the cylinder - so now the cylinder sits unevenly - part on the carpet and part off (due to the difference in cylinder sizes). You would have thought they could see that when they put it on!

 

[ShaunCorbs]

When you refer to D1 and D2 - what does that mean? I think you are referring to the pipes from the valve but is the "D" for down? Thanks.

the pipe from the valve that they changed

 

[SJB060685]

D1 is from the valve to tundish and D2 is from exit of tundish to termination, as in Shauns image. D stands for discharge.

 

[blueplanet]

Hi, In terms of registering the work with building control how does that work? Is the installer meant to notify the council? How quickly will it show up with the council so that I can check they met the G3 requirements? Thanks for your input.