That question always comes up. No storage is needed for a combination of the following reasons:
There is a comfort zone of several C. It is permissible to heat to the upper end of this in the day, and accept temp reduction through the evening and night.
The aim is to reduce fuel use, not wipe it out totally
There are no duct pipes, just some holes in the wall with covers.
Firstly, 3-port valves on CH systems are not suitable for mains pressure water.
Secondly, in this case, a proper solar heat bank/thermal store, that takes heat from the boiler and solar panels and ouputs heat to the DHW and even CH if an integrated store is used. Preheating solar water for a combi is ridiculous when a heat bank (DHW only or integrated CH/DHW) can do it better, use a cheaper simpler boiler, and maintain high flowrates at all times.
Nothing is to be gained by using an unvented cylinder preheating a combi. Only preheating a multi-point makes some sense when forced air heating is used. Then on close examination a solar heat bank and using a cheap and simple boiler with a blending valve on the boiler's flow and return, will probably be more cost effective and again have higher flowrates at all times, and never run out of hot water either. When teh store is deleted the boiler can supply instant hot water at the taps by use of the blending valve at a reduced flowrate. The higher the power the more the instantly heated hot water.
HomeOwnersHub website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here.
All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.