Mains Pressure or High Pressure Hot Water Heating and Cylinders
Mains Pressure or High Pressure Hot Water Cylinders
Mains Pressure Cylinders is a term used to identify the higher pressure cylinders superseding the low pressure models.
For the early part of New Zealand’s history most houses had a supply tank in the ceiling feeding the hot water cylinder.
Houses were pipe sized for this low pressure, but shower pressure was often softer, and sinks and tubs filled slower.
The low pressure models were often made with copper and the high pressure models were usually made with Steel or stainless steel.
Advantages to high pressure
The high pressure models can have smaller pipes sizes and high pressure taps. There is a bigger selection of taps and shower mixers to
choose from.
Better shower pressure.
Sinks and tubs fill faster.
Disadvantages of High Pressure Water Heaters
Cylinders have a shorter life.
Tapware has a shorter life.
More hot water is used.
The installation is more expensive than low pressure.
The valve kit can have more maintenance.
Summary
Most houses today have a high pressure or Mains Pressure tank installed. Usually about 180 litres in capacity.
Bigger families or businesses have 250 to 300 litres.
Energy sources are Gas, Electric, or Heat pump.
Some high pressure water heaters are not just storage cylinders but also continuous flow type.
Low pressure
Want to help save the planet and save money while doing it? Changing to a low pressure cylinder decreases the amount of water your household is using therefore saving you money while saving important water resources.
mains or high pressure
Most common type of hot water cylinders Wellington. Provides you with more options for new tapware and other fittings. Has a higher pressure of water in the shower and speeds up the time you need to wait for the water to heat up.
installation
Whether you need a hot water cylinder for a new home or if you need an old water heater replaced, we will offer you a solution to suit your needs and budget.
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