Indirect coil hot water tank advice required for 4 bedroom??

[messsingh]

Hi,

I intend to have my bathroom done and in the process of investigating the best way to go about it.

I want to put in a thermostatic mixer shower has I am being quoted a lot of money to get an electric shower fitted due to difficultly of running a earth wire to the fuse box.

It has been brought to my attention that the 117 litre hot water tank we currently have once fitted with a pump will empty in less than 10 minutes!

There are 4 of us in the house that pretty much need to shower back to back so this is a major issue.

I have been investigating the option of putting in a 200 litre. Will this meet our requirements? If so, how much will it cost to rip out the old one and install the bigger tank?

It is a gravity system with the cold tank in the loft which is being heated by a Worcester that was installed in our loft about 2 years back.

If the above set up will not work is there another option or way round this issue?

Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated as I am finding it very difficult to ensure I source all the correct bathroom materials and get it all set up to optimum levels without blowing the budget.

Cheers
Jazz

 

[muggles]

We don't give cost advice on here as we can't see the job, for quotes get some reputable local companies in.

A 200-litre cylinder would certainly be an improvement, especially if you get a fast-recovery one. Have you considered an unvented cylinder?

 

[messsingh]

We don't give cost advice on here as we can't see the job, for quotes get some reputable local companies in.

A 200-litre cylinder would certainly be an improvement, especially if you get a fast-recovery one. Have you considered an unvented cylinder?

Fair enough as I appreciate every job is different.

What benefits will an unvented cylinder bring?

The 200L indirect grade 3 hot water tank is kicking in around £300. I can't really afford to pay hundred more unless the benefits are really justified.

Thanks for your help!

Jazz

 

[messsingh]

According to a lot of research I have done a 200L hot water tank might not do the job and when you put the parts and labour costs together it will probably be advisable get an electric shower fitted.

Should I give up hope or is there a way around my problem?

Not sure how anyone will be able to run a wire from the shower to the fuse box!

Fun and games hey.....

Jazz