w plan system to y plan system or maybe even an s plan?

[mutley racers]

i have got to change over a w plan system. If it was just changing to a Y plan, is it just a case of ptting in the new mid position valve and running a hot water off? Or, would you recommend changing it to an S plan?

 

[Ermintrude]

I always go s plan. Y plan is for 1980's fit a balancing locksheild type gate valve on bottom of cylinder. (Locksheild to prevent DIY helpers)

 

[mutley racers]

balancing lockshield valve? Never heard of one of those. I shall google it now. Thanks

 

[mutley racers]

I always go s plan. Y plan is for 1980's fit a balancing locksheild type gate valve on bottom of cylinder. (Locksheild to prevent DIY helpers)

Is there a diagram I can look at for a balancing valve on the cylinder coil?

 

[Roger Welton]

just a gate valve on the cylinder return.

 

[mutley racers]

just a gate valve on the cylinder return.

is this all the trend now then? I cannot see it in my heating design guide

 

[Roger Welton]

Think of it as the equivalent of a lock shied on a radiator, lets you balance system, though its obviously not essential as there are so many systems with out.

 

[Ermintrude]

Just makes it easier

 

[albatross]

I'd leave the w plan. Whats wrong with it?

 

[Ermintrude]

In efficient.

 

[mutley racers]

The lady wants to be able to have hot water and heating at the same time. Her wish not mine!