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  1. J

    Direct unvented cylinder

    Thanks - do you think it's still cheaper to heat a whole unvented cylinder indirectly via the gas central heating system as opposed to only part of it directly using one of two immersion heaters? I'm assuming I have a c12o litre invented cylinder but only consume c30 litres of hot water each day.
  2. J

    Direct unvented cylinder

    If I install a direct unvented cylinder, can I just use the top immersion heater to heat the water I need? I have very limited need for hot water: only two mixer taps. I have no bath, just an electric shower, and the dishwasher is cold water fed. I do have gas central heating so can install an...
  3. J

    Unvented cylinder - direct or indirect

    Ok, Thanks. The cold water pressure is massively stronger than the hot in the current vented system because the cold water tank is on the same floor as the hot water cylinder, just above it height-wise (instead of being in the loft). In switching to an unvented system will I get the same much...
  4. J

    Unvented cylinder - direct or indirect

    I have an Ideal ICOS boiler that heats the water in the cylinder in the airing cupboard. Don't know what zone valves are, I'm afraid. Am a complete novice at this kind of thing.
  5. J

    Unvented cylinder - direct or indirect

    I have differing hot and cold water pressure with my current vented water system so the new mixer tap in the bathroom won't work properly. My plumber advises I convert to an unvented cylinder set up. He also recommends I use a direct cylinder even though I've got gas central heating system. This...
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