advice on central heating using existing heat bank

[Mickbristol]

Hello,

I am using a heat bank type "macdonald Engineer", it is direct and by electricity.
Using for my shower it is doing a great job.
I would like to use it now also for supplying hot water to radiators.

I havent got anything set up yet, this is just to get some advice.

I would imagine a kind of "splitter" right after my hot water outlet of my heat bank would feed the shower on one side, and a central heating pump on the other.
Although the hot water feeding the pump would be at main pressure so im not sure if there is a issue there, would such a set up be possible ?

if yes, could someone send me links, suppliers, brands of equipement i shall look for?

Thanks

 

[Darren Jackson]

I don't know what other peeps think? but I would think that it is a big no no. The heating will be a sealed system and under no circumstances should it be linked up to the hot water store. there may be products out there that will allow it, but I would talk to mcdonalds tech guys for their recommendations and advice before trying anything.

 

[GQuigley67]

From what you described, I would say no. Hot water and heating should always be separated to prevent contamination, heating water is full of chemicals and contaminants, hot water is considered "potable" water, like drinking water.

You would end up coming out the shower with iron particles in your hair from the radiators

 

[Mickbristol]

thanks gents, looking back at what i wanted to achieve i now agree... bad idea. thanks for your help