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Problem is with a directly heated invented cylinder. Turning on a hot water tap alone, does not matter which,there is an excellent flow rate until actual hot water arrives at the tap. Then the pressure drops of considerably. Am I missing something obvious with this setup?
 
I am assuming you are not G3 qualified so you will need someone to investigate for you
 
What sort of tap Is it? Has the problem always been there or is it something new? How does your cold water flow rate compare to the hot water?
 
Problem is with a directly heated invented cylinder.

Fairly common problem with a couple of possible causes. Not fixable by the end user. You need a G3 (unvented) qualified engineer to attend and service the system.

Has the system been serviced annually by a qualified person? These systems do need periodic maintenance/checking by a competent person.
 
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What sort of tap Is it? Has the problem always been there or is it something new? How does your cold water flow rate compare to the hot water?

Cold is fine at anytime. Hot is same until actual hot water arrives at tap, i.e. cold water in that bit of pipework got rid of after opening tap.
 
Fairly common problem with a couple of possible causes. Not fixable by the end user. You need a G3 (unvented) qualified engineer to attend and service the system.
Daughter's a place Has not been in long doubt been looked at in years.

Has the system been serviced annually by a qualified person? These systems do need periodic maintenance/checking by a competent person.
 
Fairly common problem with a couple of possible causes. Not fixable by the end user. You need a G3 (unvented) qualified engineer to attend and service

Has the system been serviced annually by a qualified person? These systems do need periodic maintenance/checking by a competent person.
Doubt it has been looked at in years.
 
If you require a g3 engineer. I’m sure there are plenty on here that would be willing to look at your job. Just ensure they are a competent person. I always carry my qualification card for customer piece of mind.
If you are looking for an engineer it would be worth mentioning your area.

Wayne
 

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