Electric Horizontal Hot Water Cylinder

[RichA]

I am investigating options for my mother who is refurbing an old outhouse - the scenario is that there is limited space for a cylinder for hot water and we think that a horizontal tank would work best. This is becoming in a 1-up, 2-down 2-bed 'cottage'.

Any recommendations for a cylinder?

Many thanks.

 

[RichA]

A lot of googling is leaving me to believe that there are no good options.

Is relying on the 3kw immersion as the only hot water source sufficient/sensible? (heating is by electric underloor).

Trying to help find a practicle solution for my mothers project before it is too late.

Many thanks, Rich

 

[Nige F]

Google ---- Heatrae Sadia

 

[RichA]

Great, thanks.

Would something like this do the job for a (small) 2-bed cottage.
- Heatrae Sadia Multipoint White Instantaneous Water Heater 9 kW

Or would a cyclinder be better?
- Heatrae Sadia Multipoint SS 100L 3kw

 

[RichA]

Got my mother to test the electric underfloor and (surprise) it's not working. So may also be looking for a (retrofit) heating solution too!

[For planning reasons cottage was built in 2 phases, a 1-up, 1-down, then addition of a smaller 1-up-1-down extension - first builder was a cowboy]

Is a 9kw Heatrae Sadia Multipoint White Instantaneous Water Heater sufficient for a shower / running a bath?

 

[endecotp]

Is a 9kw Heatrae Sadia Multipoint White Instantaneous Water Heater sufficient for a shower / running a bath?

Imagine trying to fill a bath from an electric shower.

So no, not really.

 

[Nige F]

Maybe an oil combi boiler situated outside.? Presumably there is no mains gas, hence the electric heating.

 

[Madrab]

If electric is the only option then consider a slimline electric boiler.

https://www.heatraesadia.com/products/heating-and-ventilation/electric-flow-boilers/amptec.htm

 

[JohnD]

If the cottage might have a multifuel stove, a cylinder upstairs can be warmed by some.

I once had a gasless cottage where the cylinder was heated by electric immersion, or by the multifuel in winter.

It's a cheery way to heat a small building. It might also be able to heat an upstairs radiator (mine worked on gravity only, so no pump required). Can burn wood, solid fuel, and various household waste including kitchen scraps. Useful if your bin collection is from the end of the lane. The cylinder also potentially gives you an airing cupboard. Modern insulation will keep it hot all day, or until used.