I inadvertently raised this question in the Electrics UK forum, so am posting it again here.
I am considering installing a thermal store hot water cylinder which will be powered by an on-peak immersion heater only. It's for hot water only and there is no central heating. It needs to supply a bathroom basin. a kitchen sink, and occasionally a bath (I normally use an electric shower.)
The apparent advantages include being able to site it downstairs with no need for an overflow pipe or cold water tank, easier installation, and no annual maintenance.
But I don't know anything about them apart from what I have read on the internet. Are there any pros and cons? How do they compare with an unvented cylinder for example?
I am considering installing a thermal store hot water cylinder which will be powered by an on-peak immersion heater only. It's for hot water only and there is no central heating. It needs to supply a bathroom basin. a kitchen sink, and occasionally a bath (I normally use an electric shower.)
The apparent advantages include being able to site it downstairs with no need for an overflow pipe or cold water tank, easier installation, and no annual maintenance.
But I don't know anything about them apart from what I have read on the internet. Are there any pros and cons? How do they compare with an unvented cylinder for example?