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An S Plan system has two different areas for heating and hot water. 

• The heating part is managed by a room thermostat and a timer, 
• while a cylinder thermostat and a timer control the hot water part. 

When the room thermostat wants heat, the boiler starts and sends hot water to the radiators. Likewise, when the cylinder thermostat wants hot water, the boiler heats up the water in the cylinder.

The S Plan system requires a separate pipe for each zone, which means that the hot water and heating zones are completely independent of each other.

The wiring diagram for an S-plan system is relatively simple. Each component is wired separately to the boiler, making it easy to troubleshoot and repair any issues that may arise.

In a Y Plan system, the heating and hot water are controlled by a single timer and thermostat. When the timer calls for heat, the boiler fires up and sends hot water to both the radiators and the hot water cylinder. The hot water is kept in the cylinder until it's required.

Compared to an S, a Y Plan has fewer parts, making it simpler to install. It includes a three-port valve, known as a mid-position valve, which controls the flow to the central heating and hot water.

The Y Plan heating system is simpler than the S Plan, with only one zone for both heating and hot water. In a Y Plan Heating System, water comes through a valve and is directed to either the heating or hot water, or both, to heat your home and water together.