[SMARTHEAT] THERMAL BUFFER TANK

A buffer tank is a reserve tank for storing hot water, which can be used in conjunction with solar water heating, heat pump or boiler, as part of a central heating system. The water is heated by the heat source to a set temperature in the tank and this hot water can be stored until it is required. The use of a buffer tank will reduce the number of times that a heat source will turn on and off, known as “short cycling”, and in doing so, will help to increase the working life of the heat source.