Squat shaped unvented solar capable cylinder

[dysonco]

Hi All,

New member to the forum, so hello everyone!

Anyway, my main reason for this post is I'm about to have a central heating upgrade, with a new boiler and solar capable water cylinder but the space I want to have the cylinder is a little tight. I can fit a 210l tank but would preferably like a bigger one if possible. Does anyone know of a cylinder manufacturer that make shorter squat cylinders? As all the ones I've been able to find seem to be 550 wide and I can only fit a cylinder that's under 1550 high.

All advice appreciated.

Dysonco

 

[ecowarm]

Welcome to the forum dysonco.

If you speak to Newark Copper Cylinders Newark Copper Cylinders | Solar Cylinders, Hot Water Cylinders they will make a cylinder to your own spec. but with solar you are better with tall ones for stratification. They are are very help full give them a ring.

Eco

 

[dysonco]

Thanks for your help Eco.

I'll give them a call.

After crawling around in the loft space where I want to house our water cylinder I've worked out that a 210l will fit okay, so worst case scenario, I may just live with that.

Best,

Dysonco

 

[Blackcatgas]

Thanks for your help Eco.

I'll give them a call.

After crawling around in the loft space where I want to house our water cylinder I've worked out that a 210l will fit okay, so worst case scenario, I may just live with that.

Best,

Dysonco

If its going up in the loft you may need to put some extra strenghth into the area your putting it, a 210ltre cylinder will weigh a 1/4 of a ton when its full of water.

 

[oldplumber]

may doesnt come into it, you are talking structural engineers tickets to get building regs approval to hang a 210l cylindr in the roofspace, i wouldnt want to be sleeping underneath one if your house is a) a new build or b) an old victorian build with 2x2 ceiling joists!!!

 

[tamz]

A 210litre cylinder is only around the same weight as a 50 gallon (227litre) water tank but consideration must be made on the construction of the base.

 

[oldplumber]

seen a couple of 50 gal plastic cisterns resting on joists alone, dont they bend into some interesting shapes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dysonco]

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies. The weight isn't too much of an issue, the loft space it's going in has actually been designed to have a dorma and additional room built into it, so its fitted with fairly substantial floor joists. I will of course board it out witrh tongue and groove floorboards for the tank to sit on.

Best wishes,

Dysonco