Fallowfields Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Following on from another thread where I asked advice on this heating method, no idea how to link it. Basically, we have had quotes but Im cheesed off that I may lose most of my utility to a cylinder cupboard. Has anyone got a horizontal cylinder in their loft and are there any disadvantages to this. TIA FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSharp01 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 I don't have a horizontal cylinder but the only disadvantages I saw / found when looked at one for here were: 1. Structural they are not really single point loads so you need to be sure you get them put above a suitable supporting structure. 2. Stratification of the water temperature is harder / impossible to achieve - this can be an advantage as well. 3. They loose heat marginally faster than vertical cylinders do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 1 hour ago, Fallowfields said: Following on from another thread where I asked advice on this heating method, no idea how to link it. Basically, we have had quotes but Im cheesed off that I may lose most of my utility to a cylinder cupboard. Has anyone got a horizontal cylinder in their loft and are there any disadvantages to this. TIA FF needs planning, truss company needs to know so they can account for the weight, will probably need to sit on a stud wall below to take the weight. You need to lift it 400mm off the 'floor' of the loft so you can insulate under it, there is risk of freezing. https://www.discountheating.com/telford-tempest-300-litre-unvented-horizontal-indirect-heat-pump-cylinder.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallowfields Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Oh Lord, not planning, sod that. I will build a cupboard! Thanks for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesPa Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 16 hours ago, Fallowfields said: Oh Lord, not planning, sod that. I will build a cupboard! Thanks for the reply Most older houses have an 'airing cupboard' with a cylinder in in which slightly damp clothes are placed (after 'drying') to finish the drying off process. Towels are also often stored there and they can also be good for proving dough. Basically if the cylinder isnt too large and the plumbing is kept compact the space above and in front/to the side has a useful purpose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallowfields Posted September 26 Author Share Posted September 26 On 20/09/2024 at 10:14, JamesPa said: Most older houses have an 'airing cupboard' with a cylinder in in which slightly damp clothes are placed (after 'drying') to finish the drying off process. Towels are also often stored there and they can also be good for proving dough. Basically if the cylinder isnt too large and the plumbing is kept compact the space above and in front/to the side has a useful purpose! I must admit i do like an airing cupboard, being old school. Shower wet room will be right next door so good for towels, looking on the brighter side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpener Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 (edited) On 19/09/2024 at 17:41, Fallowfields said: Oh Lord, not planning, sod that. Not in the sense of planning permission! But yes, position over an internal wall if poss. Depends on size; traditionally houses were built with 50 gallon cold water tanks in the loft, usually mounted on a board spanning 3 - 4 joists, never heard of this being a problem. On 19/09/2024 at 05:52, Fallowfields said: no idea how to link it BTW your other post is here. Click on the chain link symbol in the header, insert the URL and the keyword, then Enter. Edited October 1 by sharpener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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