Buffer vs Storage tanks

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I put in the Buffer/Hydraulic because my storage tanks are in a separate space from my boiler room . It seemed like an easier more simple way to pipe together.. It also gives me an extra 150 gallons of capacity and combined with the Vesta controller it's working great as a hydraulic separator.. Dogwood I cheated by copy and pasting that explanation . It was easier then me trying to explain and type with my limited typing skills. My system is actually piped a bit different than what is on the display. It is now 2 opposed circs between the buffer and storage. Works a whole lot better than what is shown.
Just when I thought I was getting to the end point of silly things I could research and invest in, you have no planted the seed of getting some kind of buffer in place should I want to use my propane boiler more than I do today....... Nice looking setup by the way. I would LOVE to be able to view my data remotely.