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Hi all, new here.
I am in the middle of researching unvented direct cylinders to replace my faulty cylinder at home.
A bit of background before i ask my questions etc.
Since moving into my 2 bed flat in London 3 years ago, i have had nothing but trouble with the current setup... and have since then till now, replaced element (both top and bottom) no less than 4 times which has been a costly experience.
Only recently, i have been told a leak has occurred in the cylinder due to previous plumbers forcing non-manufacturer elements into the cylinder expanding the thread, and so i could live with it in the short term, but advised to replace the whole unit.
My current setup.. as far as i can tell is:
Ariston Classico STD150l HE cylinder
Horstmann Economy 7 Boost Timer
An expansion vessel connected to the pipes
Boost cable fits into the Horstmann
Bottom element cable connects to a separate time near the breaker switches (i would have expected both cables feed into the Horstmann but this is not the case)
My first question is:
1. Would it be a direct replacement to my current setup?
The 2 cylinders i have had my eyes on (and ones recommended to me by certain plumbers) are:
* Heatrae Sadia Megaflo Eco 210DD Unvented Stainless Steel Cylinder
https://www.heatandplumb.com/acatal...dd-unvented-stainless-steel-cylinder-95050468
* Joule Cyclone Standard Direct JD200S Unvented Cylinder
https://www.heatandplumb.com/acatalog/joule-cyclone-standard-direct-short-unvented-cylinder-jd200s
I have heard some good reviews about the Megaflo systems... and am i right in thinking they have an in-built expansion vessel, meaning i can ditch my current one?
I have also had a few plumbers recommend Joule, but i have not heard of this make. Shed any light on this.
And the last question.
2) Coming from a non plumber background, what else is required for me to know before i purchase a tank?
I know that i would need an expansion vessel (if i went with the Joule, and perhaps purchasing titanium immersion elements for this unit) and the copper pipework etc, but are there anything else i need to check on? My dad has a few contacts in the plumbing area so they would be fitting this for me.
All the help would be much appreciated.
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I am in the middle of researching unvented direct cylinders to replace my faulty cylinder at home.
A bit of background before i ask my questions etc.
Since moving into my 2 bed flat in London 3 years ago, i have had nothing but trouble with the current setup... and have since then till now, replaced element (both top and bottom) no less than 4 times which has been a costly experience.
Only recently, i have been told a leak has occurred in the cylinder due to previous plumbers forcing non-manufacturer elements into the cylinder expanding the thread, and so i could live with it in the short term, but advised to replace the whole unit.
My current setup.. as far as i can tell is:
Ariston Classico STD150l HE cylinder
Horstmann Economy 7 Boost Timer
An expansion vessel connected to the pipes
Boost cable fits into the Horstmann
Bottom element cable connects to a separate time near the breaker switches (i would have expected both cables feed into the Horstmann but this is not the case)
My first question is:
1. Would it be a direct replacement to my current setup?
The 2 cylinders i have had my eyes on (and ones recommended to me by certain plumbers) are:
* Heatrae Sadia Megaflo Eco 210DD Unvented Stainless Steel Cylinder
https://www.heatandplumb.com/acatal...dd-unvented-stainless-steel-cylinder-95050468
* Joule Cyclone Standard Direct JD200S Unvented Cylinder
https://www.heatandplumb.com/acatalog/joule-cyclone-standard-direct-short-unvented-cylinder-jd200s
I have heard some good reviews about the Megaflo systems... and am i right in thinking they have an in-built expansion vessel, meaning i can ditch my current one?
I have also had a few plumbers recommend Joule, but i have not heard of this make. Shed any light on this.
And the last question.
2) Coming from a non plumber background, what else is required for me to know before i purchase a tank?
I know that i would need an expansion vessel (if i went with the Joule, and perhaps purchasing titanium immersion elements for this unit) and the copper pipework etc, but are there anything else i need to check on? My dad has a few contacts in the plumbing area so they would be fitting this for me.
All the help would be much appreciated.
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