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Heater Pipes

Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 6:36 pm
by millerman
Have just fitted a mini heater in my traveller.

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

Cheers All

Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 6:37 pm
by bmcecosse
Doesn't matter - just fit best way for hose run.

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Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:21 pm
by Willie
Since hot water rises it is more efficient if the hose from the cylinder head goes to the top of the heater unit.

Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:42 pm
by bmcecosse
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.

Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:59 pm
by millerman
Thanks for replies.

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