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Hot Water Cylinder

  • 16-10-2022 12:56am
    #1
    Dermo21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi all,

    Looking to change my hot water cylinder for a bigger one. Its on a private well and the local supplier said it would have to be a Joule Wellmaster,I was quoted £2500 for the cylinder alone. I'm wondering would a regular SS tankwork just as well? My current one is a small copper 3 coil cylinder(one oil and 2 solid fuel boilers),I don't know the size but I guess around 120l. Have PV also so immersion is a must. I'm questioning the need for the very pricey WellMaster when my little copper cylinder has been working away without any problem for nearly 30 years!!! All advice very welcome.



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  • #2
    Kencollins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 567 ✭✭✭Kencollins


    That seems crazy.

    I have a 3 bar pressure pump pressurizing my entire cold/hot system. I have a joule solar tank and have had no problems:


    https://www.heatwise.ie/product/joule-300-litre-twin-coil-pressurised-vented-stainless-steel-cylinder-for-solar/

    If pressure is the issue, could the plumber not fit a pressure reducing valve before the tank to ensure it doesn't go above the desired pressure?



  • #3
    Dermo21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭Dermo21


    It's nothing to do with pressure, just that the water comes from a private well. It seems that most tanks don't suit a well apparently due to the different minerals/ lime/ iron etc. Is your supply from a well also? Mine may be slightly high for lime but nothing that's ever caused a problem. Descale the kettle every few months that's about it!



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