Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Potterton Oil Boiler

  • 07-12-2012 9:41pm
    #1
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭


    I have a Potterton Statesman oil fired burner.

    Its a pressurised system with 10 rads....The pressure is at 1.5 bar cold and

    There is no thermostat around the house but there is one on the boiler, What is the best temp setting for this does anyone :confused:

    82916.jpg


Comments

  • #2
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    Ideal design temperature is 73C but usually 65C - 70C is sufficient.


  • #3
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    shane0007 wrote: »
    Ideal design temperature is 73C but usually 65C - 70C is sufficient.

    There is no indication of temperature anywhere..... that's why I'm not sure what to set the temp markings on :confused:


  • #4
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    Each dot is approx 10C, the larger the dot, the higher the temperature.


  • #5
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    shane0007 wrote: »
    Each dot is approx 10C, the larger the dot, the higher the temperature.

    Ah great...thanks for that :D


  • #6
    Dtp79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,097 ✭✭✭Dtp79


    KwackerJack wrote: »

    Ah great...thanks for that :D
    Some people like to turn the stat right down and leave it on for longer as it gives a more comfortable heat to the house. Not sure which is more efficient to be honest


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Dtp79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,097 ✭✭✭Dtp79


    KwackerJack wrote: »

    Ah great...thanks for that :D
    Some people like to turn the stat right down and leave it on for longer as it gives a more comfortable heat to the house. Not sure which is more efficient to be honest


  • #8
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    Dtp79 wrote: »
    Some people like to turn the stat right down and leave it on for longer as it gives a more comfortable heat to the house. Not sure which is more efficient to be honest

    This only causes short cycling which leads to metal fatigue and unnecessary wear and tear of components. It also ultimately uses more fuel. It is like driving a large engined car in stop start traffic.

    Only modulating gas boilers offer much better efficiency using this method of low heat.


  • #9
    Dtp79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,097 ✭✭✭Dtp79


    shane0007 wrote: »

    This only causes short cycling which leads to metal fatigue and unnecessary wear and tear of components. It also ultimately uses more fuel. It is like driving a large engined car in stop start traffic.

    Only modulating gas boilers offer much better efficiency using this method of low heat.
    I agree Shane. It does give a more comfortable heat though..... But then again that dosent mean a more efficient heat !!


Advertisement