ᐅ What are these two controls for?

Created on: 4 Oct 2024 09:03
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Ehrlicher
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Ehrlicher
4 Oct 2024 09:03
Hello, could someone please explain the meaning and function of the yellow-marked valves in the photo? My heating system is a Buderus Logamax Kompakt WS170 with an RC310 control unit. I have the following settings for my underfloor heating: heating temperature 20°C (68°F), setback +5°C (9°F). The maximum flow temperature is set to 35°C (95°F) and the return temperature to 30°C (86°F). The heating schedule is Monday to Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM with setback. Boiler data: pump overrun time 2 minutes, control type: room temperature controlled, setback type: reduced, frost protection: outdoor temperature. In the photo, a Danfoss valve is highlighted in yellow, set to position 3, and next to the supply return line, connected to a pipe on the left, which I cannot read clearly—it looks like Zul V V or similar. My question is: Is this setting correct, or should the valve be opened further, for example to position 8? The Oreg contact thermostat is set to 40°C (104°F). Is this setting okay, or should it be adjusted to 60°C (140°F)? I would really appreciate an explanation.
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PhiIipp4 Oct 2024 11:03
Okay..
The Danfoss valve is a thermal bypass.

Functional diagram of a heating circuit station with a mixed heating circuit; thermal bypass highlighted.

The orange component is an over-temperature sensor that monitors the supply temperature of the underfloor heating.
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Ehrlicher
4 Oct 2024 11:41
Thank you for your prompt response. Can the Danfoss valve (thermal bypass) remain in position 3 like this? It was previously set to 8???

The little orange guy monitors my flow temperature of 35°C (95°F). Is the setting on the Oreg at 40°C (104°F) okay, or should it be set to 50°C (122°F) or 60°C (140°F)?
PhiIipp4 Oct 2024 14:05
Oh man.

Buderus bypass set with valve, seals, and mounting parts for Logamax WS170.

"Thermal bypass for installation in the topmost unit of the respective riser to ensure the warm holding of supply lines during summer operation. Also recommended for pipe lengths of 3 m (10 feet) or more between the apartment station and the supply riser.
Temperature: adjustable, 10 - 80°C (50 - 176°F)"

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Ehrlicher
4 Oct 2024 15:48
Thank you for your prompt reply. Can the Danfoss valve (thermal bypass) remain in position 3? I’m asking because I want to save heating energy. The small orange device monitors my supply temperature, set to 35°C (95°F). Is this setting okay according to the
PhiIipp schrieb:

Thermal
PhiIipp7 Oct 2024 07:41
I have a radiator in the bathroom. The valve is set to two. Can I turn it to four?

The answer to your question is: Yes!