Boilers play an integral role in domestic and commercial heating systems. However, the effectiveness of a boiler can be impacted by any number of different boiler parts if they fail to work properly. The bottom line is that this can leave your property without efficient heating, so it pays to know which parts of the system are the highest priority for repair. This post is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of how the boiler manifold contributes to the overall functionality of a domestic heating system.
What is a manifold?
The manifold is a boiler and central heating part that controls the flow of water into and out of the boiler. This is why there are always two manifolds, a flow manifold and a return manifold. These parts can also regulate the temperature of the water that travels to heat pipes and radiators. The manifold can usually be found in a central location to aid in its role of controlling how water passes between boilers and the rest of the heating system. A common example is a metal cabinet inside an airing cupboard.
Every type of boiler will have return and flow manifold parts with slight differences. For instance, the Worcester return unit manifold comes with a range of washer sizes. National Boiler Spares stocks refurbished and replacement spares to fix far more than just a Worcester boiler though.
