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Is It Normal for unvented or Thermal Store Water Cylinders to Have Condensation? 9 Jan 2023 Your unvented cylinder holds heated water inside it until you’re ready to use it. However, what if you notice water outside the cylinder? Specifically, is condensation normal for unvented cylinders? In a word, yes. Condensation can be normal. However, there are instances when it can be a sign that there’s something wrong... Read more
Choosing the Right Water Cylinder for an Apartment 21 Mar 2022 Struggling to choose the right water cylinder for apartments? Whether you’re replacing aging equipment or handling a new build, it can be quite challenging given the many options on the market. Two options growing in popularity are thermal stores and unvented cylinders. How do they differ? Which is the right option for your needs? We’ll break things down so you can make an informed decision. Read more
How to Tell When It’s Time for a New Water Cylinder 16 Jan 2022 Water cylinders provide you with the means to enjoy hot water with the turn of the tap. They supply all the water you need for washing up or showering, let you draw a relaxing bath, and more. However, like all equipment in the home, they’re subject to wear and tear, and you will eventually need to replace yours. How do you tell when... Read more
Is Your Water Cylinder a Threat to Other Tenants? 27 Jul 2021 We tend to think of the equipment within our homes as only affecting us and our experiences. However, for apartment dwellers and landlords, that is not the case. A single faulty piece of equipment could affect not just the flat in which it is installed, but adjacent tenants, as well. This is particularly true of water cylinders. What... Read more
Why Is My Water Not Getting Hot Enough? 23 Jul 2021 Modern technology is wonderful. It enables us to live much more comfortably than our ancestors could ever have imagined. One of the most important conveniences so integral to modern life is the availability of hot water with the turn of a tap. In the past, heating water required burning wood or coal and lots of time, and it was... 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
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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