Space below cylinder?

[Cello]

Replacing an ancient copper hot water cylinder. The airing cupboard has a fully boarded floor and the cylinder is supported on three bearers, resting on the floor, each approximately an inch and a half wide by two inches high. I question whether bearers are needed? Can I just put the new cylinder on the floor or is there a good reason why a space is needed below the cylinder?

 

[Gray0689]

Yes I agree with best
Over here always see timber under a copper cylinder
And push fit waste pipes

 

[quality]

What about this space lol

 

[Best]

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What about this space lol

You would have thought below the Neuralizer was where it should have been raised.

 

[plumben]

ive never seen one on batterns
see a lot of push-fit. everyones too tight to buy glue

 

[Cello]

Thanks for all the discussion. The answer to my question seems to be yes ...or no! I do appreciate the comment that putting a cylinder onto, e.g. a concrete floor that might harbour moisture, might well lead to enhanced corrosion if the cylinder is allowed to go cold and water condenses on it. I think that I'll go for the safest option which would be to use a sufficient number of battens to spread the load and avoid cylinder damage. Many thanks to all respondents for your useful advice.

 

[townfanjon]

Yes its gone on a bit lol, if i was you , a quick ring to the cylinder manufacturers would be best, go on their advice.

 

[Neil K]

Just put something under it, piece of ply. If you put it straight on a concrete floor, the concrete will eat the copper.