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Hi guys, before I go ahead and install a indirect cylinder. The problem is in the loft where the flow and return points on the cylinder are similar height less than 0.1 bar to the header tank.
I'm worried about there might not be enough head from the top of header tank to the flow going into the cylinder. I could possibility move the header tank higher. Is there any thing else on the market that can solve this issue? Cheers
 
The title says "unvented cylinder", but you mention a header tank, which an unvented doesn't need. Can you be a bit clearer?

In any case, an unvented cylinder has to be installed by someone with a G3 qualification.
 
The title says "unvented cylinder", but you mention a header tank, which an unvented doesn't need. Can you be a bit clearer?

In any case, an unvented cylinder has to be installed by someone with a G3 qualification.

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I would seal the system also you put your extra bracing in ?
 
Hi guys, before I go ahead and install a indirect cylinder. The problem is in the loft where the flow and return points on the cylinder are similar height less than 0.1 bar to the header tank.
I'm worried about there might not be enough head from the top of header tank to the flow going into the cylinder. I could possibility move the header tank higher. Is there any thing else on the market that can solve this issue? Cheers
Provided the primary circuit is piped boiler - open vent - cold feed - pump, I don't see why it would be a problem.
 

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