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Hi guys, Im thinking of selling next year and want to make the place look more 'cared for'. The outside is white painted tyrolean render and is starting to look a little tatty (no idea when it was last painted - probably many many years ago). Im a complete novice at this, but I think a couple...

Hi guys, OK, I have some answers to at least some of your questions: - The cylinder is about 1200 x 400mm (Without getting into the cupboard or taking off all the insulation I cant get exact measurements) - The tank is cold on the bottom third. (damn!) - Heres a link top the images Ive...

Thanks! It is heated directly from the immersion element (I dont have a boiler).

Thanks, Ill have a look when I get back later. But looking at the photo - would you say the tank is big enough to fill a bath? I like a bath to be filled close to the overflow holes.

Hi all, I cant seem to get a bath's full of hot water. The water goes cold when it gets about 9 inches deep. I read somewhere that it takes about 70 litres of hot water and 30 litres of cold water to fill up a bath. Can you have a look at this photo and tell me if the cylinder is big enough...

Thanks guys - great advice as always!

Thanks guys - very useful comments. I do have a timer. At the moment I have it come on at 5.30am (at the cheaper tariff). My current routine is to have just enough hot water for a bit of washing up in the morning. Im out at work all day. I dont need hot water in the evenings (other than a...

Hi JohnD, Ive uploaded a couple of photos: http://www.diynot.com/network/dllive/albums/15757 As you can see, its an old tank - no integrated insulation jacket. I have put quite a bit of insulation jackets around it. I do have electric storage rads and I dont have a boiler. Ive added a...