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cornishben
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« on: June 24, 2019, 08:36:42 PM »
I'm after some advice if that's ok.  I've installed a couple of Navitron evacuated tube collectors with TDC3 controllers in our past couple of properties which both worked well.

We're about to have a small pellet boiler installed and will have a solar coil in the tank.  I bought an old Thermomax collector second hand for £50 from someone who was renovating a house and having dormers installed


I also managed to salvage an old SMT100 controller, thermomax pump and expansion vessel.  The collector has a temperature sensor but I realised afterwards that I didn't salvage the temperature sensor from the HW cylinder..

So I wondered if anyone had experience with this collector/controller, any advice on where to get a spare sensor or two for the cylinder and any advice on a standard plumbing setup ?

Many thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2019, 09:17:31 PM »
I have the manual for the controller .....and might have the remnants of a sensor pulled out just this weekend .....will let you know.....
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« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2019, 09:18:38 PM »
I have 2 of these on my house am in the process of arranging a service ......
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2019, 09:36:55 PM »
Quote from: jonsamcor on June 24, 2019, 09:17:31 PM
I have the manual for the controller .....and might have the remnants of a sensor pulled out just this weekend .....will let you know.....


Thanks Jon!
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« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2019, 01:55:24 PM »
The sensor appears to be a bog-standard PT100 sensor available for a few pounds on eBay

Here's the manual:

http://www.thermomax.com/Downloads/SMT%20100%20Manual.pdf

Ian.
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« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2019, 10:36:27 AM »
I dug out 2 tank stats I will send a picture over the weekend to show and see if they are any use to you and if they are I can mail them on Monday
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2019, 02:22:28 PM »
Quote from: jonsamcor on June 28, 2019, 10:36:27 AM
I dug out 2 tank stats I will send a picture over the weekend to show and see if they are any use to you and if they are I can mail them on Monday
That's brilliant many thanks. No rush from my side, I haven't got the panel on the roof yet
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2019, 09:15:05 PM »



Are these any use ?
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« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2019, 04:11:37 PM »
yes they would be great many many thanks!   would you like to PM me for my address perhaps ?  thanks again Ben
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