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Hot water cylinder/pumped shower

  • 10-11-2010 12:29pm
    #1
    John_Cultane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭


    I want to replace my hot water cylinder and am also putting in a new bathroom. I want descent pressure in the shower so was thinking of getting a pump. After looking about I have some questions.

    1) How big are the new cylinders (height in particular)? Only one bathroom and
    2) Do I need a pump at all as some cylinders seem to have pressure
    3) If I need a pump what is the best quite one?


Comments

  • #2
    Spannerman7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭Spannerman7


    A stainless tank can be used in a closed (pressurised) system, the standard copper can not, It's more expensive but if you were also to buy a pump etc they could cost close to the same. a 300 ltr cylinder would measure 550-650mm dia and about 1500-1700mm high, give or take depending on outer skin and ends used.
    It is worth getting a good plumber to do this change over for you, you have the potential for great showers with no noise, however done poorly, you will be screaming if someone touches a tap while your in the shower.


  • #3
    Spannerman7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭Spannerman7


    just to add, have someone look at your entire system to advise on the best size cylinder, I was just using 300ltr as an example. It depends on everything else connected to it. :)


  • #4
    John_Cultane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭John_Cultane


    Spannerman7 wrote: »
    just to add, have someone look at your entire system to advise on the best size cylinder, I was just using 300ltr as an example. It depends on everything else connected to it. :)
    300l seems huge the current tank is 50l at most but I think it is 30l.


  • #5
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    If you plan putting in solar panels or tubes down the line, well then go for 200/300 litre cylinder, if not then its not needed. A pump will ofcourse will use the water fairly quick from the cylinder, but if your not in there for hours their wont be a problem. 1.5 bar brass pump


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