Store cools down at night
Collector circuit pump runs during
the night?
no yes
Check controller:
Manual operation active?
Tube collector function active? Store
cooling or antifreeze function active?
Collector temperature is at night
higher than the outdoor temperature
no yes
Check the check valve in the flow
and the return pipe with regard to
the functional efficiency.
Sufficient store insulation?
yes no
Increase insulation.
Insulation close enough to the store?
yes no
Replace insulation or increase it.
Are the store connections insulated?
yes no
Insulate the connections.
Warm water outflow upwards?
no yes
Change connection and let the
water flow hori zontally or through
a siphon (downwards); less store
losses now ?
Does the warm water circulation
run for a very long time?
no yes
Use the circulation pump with timer and switch-off thermostat (energy
efficient circulation).
Circulation pump and blocking valve
should be switched off for one night;
less store losses?
yes no
Check whether the pumps of the
afterheating circuit run at night;
check whether the non-return valve
is defective; problem solved ?
no
no
yes
o.k.
Control the non-return valve in
warm water circulation - o.k.
yes no
Further pumps which are connected to the solar store must also be
checked.
The thermosiphoning in the circulation line is too strong; insert a stronger valve in the non-return valve or
an electrical 2-port valve behind the
circulation pump; the 2-port valve is
Clean or replace it
open when the pump is activated,
otherwise it is closed; connect pump
and 2-port valve electrically in parallel; activate the circulation again
a b
a b
The solar circuit pump does not work, although the collector is considerably
warmer than the store.
Is the display working?
yes no
Does the pump start up in manual
operation?
yes
There is no current; check fuses / replace them and check power supply.
The adjusted temperature difference for starting the pump is to high;
choose a value which makes more
sense.
no
Is the pump current enabled by the
controller?
yes
Is the pump stuck?
Turn the pump shaft using a screwdriver; now passable?
Pump is defective - replace it
Are the controller fuses o.k. ?
Controller might be defective - replace it or contact the distributor.
no
yes
no
no yes
Replace fuses.