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A.C.V + Buffer tank position

  • 18-04-2012 03:30PM
    #1
    jamespatojr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    Hello
    Building new house at the moment(1 1/2 storey), unfortunately left my utility room too small to incorparate a 300l cylinder and buffer tank(BAD MISTAKE)comfortably.Was thinking of fitting in attic space,loads of room there?? Does anyone have reasons why i shouldnt??


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  • #2
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,643 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    jamespatojr wrote: »
    Hello
    Building new house at the moment(1 1/2 storey), unfortunately left my utility room too small to incorparate a 300l cylinder and buffer tank(BAD MISTAKE)comfortably.Was thinking of fitting in attic space,loads of room there?? Does anyone have reasons why i shouldnt??

    if you are, id go the whole hog and create a services room up there.
    put the water tanks in it as well.

    insulate the space very well, ie create an insulated room... dont forget to insulate the external wall, if any.
    have a light and a radiator up there as well. the attic access could be to this room, and then have an insulated, draught stripped door access to the attic space.


  • #3
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    jamespatojr wrote: »
    Hello
    Building new house at the moment(1 1/2 storey), unfortunately left my utility room too small to incorparate a 300l cylinder and buffer tank(BAD MISTAKE)comfortably.Was thinking of fitting in attic space,loads of room there?? Does anyone have reasons why i shouldnt??
    What are the dimensions? Are you aware that there are rectangular tanks available


  • #4
    jamespatojr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭jamespatojr


    My utility room is only 1.6x3.3 with window in the middle so with the usual appliances washing machine/dryer its a bit cramped, kind of mad with myself coz specifically asked engineer/architect for large room and was told this was more than enough.I think i am going to go with a service room in the attic including a tanked floor with gully(Just incase!!!) and well insulated and sealed off from the rest of the attic. My domestic cold storage tank will be outside because its pressurised and my heating tank can fit over a.c.v because its gravity system due to stove.


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