Heater Pipes

Post by **millerman** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:36 pm

Have just fitted a mini heater in my traveller.

Which way round are the heater pipes fitted for most efficient heating?

Cheers All

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:37 pm

Doesn't matter - just fit best way for hose run.

Post by **Willie** » Thu May 01, 2008 8:21 pm

Since hot water rises it is more efficient if the hose from the cylinder head goes to the top of the heater unit.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu May 01, 2008 8:42 pm

Could easily argue the other way - hot water into bottom of heater unit so it will rise through the matrix! Honestly - it's being pumped through, and either way will be fine.

Post by **millerman** » Thu May 01, 2008 9:59 pm

Thanks for replies.

My thinking was the same as Willies' but as BMC points out it probably doesn't matter!