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  • 24 hour breakdowns /services boilers

Hot water cylinder installation, London

Hot water cylinders are a common component of a central heating system, and important for everyday use as they store heated water in a large tank, ready for use. They are also usually an active part of the central heating system, where water can heat when passed through pipes that go into the tank and are heated by the surrounding hot water.

Our team of friendly, knowledgable, heating engineers work 24/7 to help you with all your plumbing needs. This is so that we can fit around any schedule.

 

Types of Hot Water Cylinders

There are two types of hot water cylinders; vented and unvented. Both types of cylinders are designed to store hot water and supply it to your property, but both types do it in slightly different ways. We discuss the similarities and differences below.

 

Vented Cylinders

Vented cylinders were around first, and are the more traditional option. If you have an older boiler (or property), you're most likely to have a vented cylinder.

Vented cylinders are also called gravity-fed systems, as they require a cold water tank - usually in the loft - to feed cold water into the cylinder and to the rest of the home.

 

Pros

  • Usually cheaper to install and maintain.
  • If you temporarily lose mains water supply, you will still have water in the cold water tank.
  • More even water pressure if the mains pressure in your area is low.

 

 

Cons

  • Requires a large cold-water storage tank in the loft - which takes up space.
  • The water pressure in your home is dependant on the height of the cold water tank as it is gravity-fed. Therefore the taps and showers upstairs will be lower pressure than the ones downstairs.
  • Vented cylinders rarely deliver the water pressure of an unvented system (unless mains pressure is low). Which means many people opt for a mains boost pump, or a shower-pump to increase water pressure.
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Unvented Cylinders

Unvented cylinders are different in a few ways; firstly they don't require a cold water storage tank in the loft. Instead, the sealed hot water cylinder is fed directly by the mains water supply.

With an unvented cylinder, the water pressure is kept high by the incoming water supply and the water is heated directly by either immersion heater elements or by an external heat source such as a boiler.

This design means that when an outlet (tap, shower) is used, the water is sent to the open outlet at mains pressure - far higher than a gravity-fed system.

The other noticeable difference between unvented and vented cylinder is that a vented cylinder needs an expansion vessel to allow the heated water to expand into the unit as it is heated.  

 

Pros

  • Usually better water pressure, as water flows at mains pressure.
  • No cold-water storage tank required, which saves space in the loft.
  • Doesn't rely on gravity-fed design, so can be installed almost anywhere in the property.
  • A completely sealed system which reduces the risk of contamination.
  • Can be quieter if you can hear the cold water storage when it's filling.

 

 

Cons

  • More modern, and slightly more complicated technology, means they can be more expensive to install and maintain.
  • Unvented cylinders may not be compatible with some modern power showers and mixers.
  • Linked directly to the mains, so if the mains is turned off, you have no hot water.

Direct Vs Indirect Hot Water Cylinders

The other term you may have heard is direct or indirect cylinders. But what does that actually mean?

An electric immersion element heats a 'direct' cylinder, whereas an external boiler heats an indirect one. 

 

Direct

An immersion element within the tank heats the potable (clean/usable) water directly. Common in places that don't have radiators on a central heating system.

 

Indirect

With indirect cylinders, the boiler heats water that is sent around a coil within the hot water cylinder. This coil heats the water potable water in the cylinder, but never mixes with it.

The water in the cylinder is used for hot taps, showers etc., but the water in the coil is sent to the radiators to heat the home. It's a simple but effective way to use one thing for two solutions.

 

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We are based in Ealing, but we cover West Ealing, Acton, Ashford, Barnes, Beaconsfield, Brentford, Chelsea, Chiswick, Egham, Feltham, Fulham, Greenford, Hammersmith, Hanwell, Hayes, Heathrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Ickenham, Isleworth, Iver, Kensington, Kew, Ladbroke Grove, Northolt, Notting Hill, Paddington, Perivale, Putney, Ruislip, Slough, Southall, Staines, Stanwell, Sudbury, Sunbury, Teddington, Twickenham, Uxbridge, Wandsworth, West Drayton, Windsor, Wraysbury all of the west London area, and the surrounding areas. Check the area map for more information.

 

We supply both businesses and residential customers in the London and surrounding areas - and as we are a local plumber we are never far from where you need us.

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CIPHE or the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers was founded in 1906, and is the professional body for the UK plumbing and heating industry.

Our qualified specialised engineers work 24 hours day and night, 7 days a week, 365 days a year - so we are ready and able to help, no matter the size of the job. Work carried out by our engineers is fully insured and comes with 6 months warranty.

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We specialise in plumbing services, with our experienced engineers able to provide a full plumbing service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From a leaky pipe to a complete bathroom installation and everything in between – nothing is beyond our expertise.

 

We know how distressing a flood or boiler breakdown can be. In these situations, you want to spend your valuable time managing the comfort and safety of yourself and your loved ones and not worrying over the technical aspects of the repair. Our considerate and customer-friendly engineers get on with the matter in hand in a knowledgeable and expert manner, giving you the reassurance and peace of mind you need at such times.

 

And it’s not just emergency plumbing engineering we can provide but advice and expertise in design too. When installing new heating systems or undertaking bathroom refurbishments, you want a plumbing service that understands the technical capacity and function but also the aesthetics of design too. Contact us today for expert and friendly advice on your plumbing repair and refurbishment needs and see what we can offer you.

 

 

Emergency plumber are experts in boiler repair, installation, maintenance, and servicing. Our wealth of experience which we have gained from working with a broad range of boilers, means that we can accommodate you and your boiler needs - whatever the make or manufacturer. In the unfortunate event parts are no longer available to source our qualified engineers will offer you advice and support in seeking alternative solutions.

 

Being specialists in heating and plumbing, we are qualified to work on all types of domestic water and heating systems, both vented and un-vented, traditional water storage units, more contemporary combination boilers and newly popular high efficiency condensing boilers. You name it, we can work on it. Our fully stocked mobile units that cover all areas of London carry a substantial range of parts and components, so that we are able to fix or stabilise your boiler in an emergency – any time of day.

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For London-wide boiler installations, we can competently and expertly work with a huge range of manufacturers including: Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Glow Worm, Ideal and Baxi. Contact us today for a completely FREE no-obligation boiler installation quote, including advice on what system best suits your needs.

 

Powerflushing

 

Powerflushing is a great way to increase the performance of your central heating system by cleaning out build-up of corrosion deposits and sludge. Think of it as a deep clean of your central heating system. It can help get your system running at peak performance, and extend the life of your boiler.

 

Check out the Which? blog post on why Power flush of your central heating system can be a good idea, and the signs you may need/benefit from one.

We offer a drainage maintenance and repairs service that is second to none. When you experience an emergency drainage situation you want expert support quickly and competently. That is why we are on call 24 hours a day every day of the year, so that you can benefit from our London based expertise when you need it most. Whether you call us for a blocked drain, faulty overflow or a collapsed soil pipe, we know that the effects are far from pleasant; we act quickly and competently to resolve your issue as you don’t need a complicated delay or exorbitant cost to make matters worse. Our highly qualified presence on site quickly gives you reassurance and service without breaking the bank.

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For complex drainage problems, our engineers can use more technical diagnostic tools such as CCTV equipment, and in many instances these techniques are included in the fixed price quote. Whether you require CCTV as part of a planned servicing of your drainage installation or as part of a problem diagnosis, we provide a comprehensive CCTV survey that will highlight the issues as well as any potential problems in an open, honest and transparent way.

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At Emergency Plumbers our Gas Safe registered engineers can expertly undertake your gas installation, repairs or servicing. Boiler and gas equipment safety is absolutely vital and that is why it is so important to ensure that you choose a plumbing service that is reliable and qualified to do the job properly and is experienced in working on gas central heating London-wide.

 

Our engineers cover all types of boiler and gas work, whether it is a gas leak, relocating pipes, installing new systems, managing breakdowns or providing you with peace of mind through an annual gas safety certificate. We have been meeting the requirements of London homes and businesses for many years and are truly confident in the service we provide.

 

If you’re a landlord or managing agent for any residents, or indeed a business housing employees you have a statutory duty to ensure their safety through regular gas safety checking. By choosing us; your plumbing and heating London specialists to undertake this for you each year, you can be reassured that your legal requirements are fulfilled and your property and those within it are safe. Not only do we service under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, but we will cap any faulty supply, highlight any faulty appliance and offer our expertise and advice in undertaking any remedial works.

 

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In these unpredictable times, with unseasonably cold spring months and extended winter conditions, your central heating systems inevitably get used more than they typically should. That's why when you need heating repairs done quickly and efficiently, you need a reliable service that is available around the clock. That is when you need EmergencyPlumbers24Hours; London's quality experts in heating and plumbing services.

 

Whether you are in need of boiler repairs, maintenance, servicing or a complete new installation; our qualified heating engineers will rise to the occasion and provide you with an expert job and give you the advice and support you need too.

 

For your planned or emergency heating needs, contact us today at any time of day.