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Why Is There a Drip through the Tundish on my Unvented Water Cylinder? 4 Jun 2021 Unvented hot water cylinders offer many benefits over old-style vented systems. They offer full mains pressure at every tap, good flow in showers throughout the home, regardless of elevation or distance from the water heater, and more. They’re efficient, well-insulated, and cost less to operate, and they are also easy to maintain... Read more
No Hot Water From Your Unvented Cylinder? Here’s What Might Be the Problem 19 May 2021 Your unvented hot water cylinder should be a source of comfort and enjoyment. Modern technology makes it possible to enjoy mains pressure water flow at every tap and showerhead in your home, no matter where it is in relation to the water heater. Upstairs, downstairs, front, back, or the side of the home – it makes no... Read more
Hot Water Woes: Understanding Your Unvented Water Cylinder 12 May 2021 Unhappy with your hot water? It could be something as simple as getting to know how your unvented cylinder works so that you can adjust it to your needs. In this post, we will explore what you need to know about doing just that. Pressure An unvented water cylinder offers many advantages over older-style vented models... Read more
What You Need to Know about the Kingspan Albion Ultrasteel Plus Unvented Cylinder 27 Apr 2021 Considering your options when it comes to unvented cylinders? You have many different choices on the market, from some of the top brands in the industry. One that you might want to give extra consideration to is the Kingspan Albion Ultrasteel Plus unvented cylinder. What does this option bring that makes it stand out from... Read more
Why Does My Hot Water Smell Bad? 12 Apr 2021 When you open the hot tap, you expect to receive a stream of clean, pure, hot water. In most cases, that’s exactly what happens. However, in some situations, you may find that the water coming out of that tap smells a little “off”. If your hot water smells like rotten eggs, there’s an issue that needs to be addressed. What is it and what... Read more
Why Is My Water Heater Making a Sizzling Sound? 14 Mar 2021 Your water heater is a critical part of your household. It’s vital to comfort, cleanliness, and more. When it’s brand new, it probably operated very quietly, but as it ages, you may notice some odd sounds coming from the cylinder. For instance, it’s not uncommon for some models to make a sizzling sound during operation. What... Read more
Why Does It Take Longer to Get Hot Water at Some Taps in My Home? 28 Feb 2021 We have all been there before. We open the hot tap and then we wait. It can feel like it takes forever for the water to go from cold to warm and then finally get hot. If the tap is connected to the same pipes as the rest of your plumbing fixtures, why does it take so long for the water to get hot? Actually, there are quite a few potential... Read more
What Does the Anode Rod in My Water Heater Do? 19 Sep 2020 Water heaters are essential to modern life. However, most of us have very little idea of how they work, beyond the basics. We know that water flows into the cylinder from the mains, that it is heated, and that the temperature is maintained by good insulation around the cylinder, but that’s about it. Most of the other components... Read more
Understanding Common Problems with Unvented Cylinders 13 Aug 2020 Today, unvented cylinders are the most frequently recommended option for residential hot water needs. They offer superior pressure in the shower and at the taps compared to vented cylinders. They do not take up as much room as vented cylinders, and they can be installed just about anywhere that there’s access to the mains, as well. However, they can suffer from a few common issues. For homeowners, it’s important to understand the most common problems you might face with an unvented cylinder. Read more
Common Minerals in Tap Water and Their Impact on Water Heaters 17 Jul 2020 Water is a necessity. We need it for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing the dishes, and so much more. However, how much do you know about the water that flows when you open a tap? What’s in it besides good old H2O? Water, whether you’re connected to the municipal supply or have your own well, contains more than just... Read more
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