Low Pressure Hot Water Cylinders
Low Pressure Hot Water Cylinders
Low pressure hot water cylinders have been around for a long time.
The original tanks were hand made by plumbers. The water supply to them
was and still is from a supply tank with a ball cock fill valve.
Advantages of Lower Pressure Hot Water Cylinders
The tanks are cheaper to make and last a long time often 40 plus years.
Low pressure hot water systems use less hot water.
They are light in weight and easy to maintain.
Low pressure tanks can be heater with gas, electric, solar and heat pump
technologies.
The tanks are fairly efficient to heat but not as good as heat pump.
The installation costs are lower compared to high pressure.
Cheap to maintain.
Disadvantages of Low Pressure Water Heaters
Cannot use high pressure taps and mixers.
Slow to fill sinks and tubs where not pipe sized correctly.
You cannot use the fancy shower sets that are available.
Larger pipe bores are needed for showers and they must be given priority.
Low pressure is mostly a New Zealand design emanating from homes
collecting water from their roof.
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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Call now on 0800 484 353 for more information on hot water cylinders.