All I can say is that nearly every plumber who quoted for my job did not like the horizontal idea for one reason or another. That led me to look in to them further and the joule internal and external design made sense to me. The only possible slight down side is they are not as efficient at preventing heat loss due to the large upper surface area radiating the heat although if I have the water on for an hour in the morning, then it is still about hot enough in the evening so happy days. The joule cost a bit more but was worth every penny and worked in the situation I had. I am not a plumber, just providing a real world review of this particular cylinder that might help another forum member.
Immersion heaters are either a back up on a gas heating system or the primary source of hot water on an electric only system.
But the top and bottom elements are intended to be used only one at a time for different purposes. Top one to heat smaller volume usually for top up needs during the day.
Bottom element to heat the whole cylinder and often timed for night use on off peak supplies.
Consequently each can be set to give the desired cylinder temperature.
All I can say is that nearly every plumber who quoted for my job did not like the horizontal idea for one reason or another. That led me to look in to them further and the joule internal and external design made sense to me. The only possible slight down side is they are not as efficient at preventing heat loss due to the large upper surface area radiating the heat although if I have the water on for an hour in the morning, then it is still about hot enough in the evening so happy days. The joule cost a bit more but was worth every penny and worked in the situation I had. I am not a plumber, just providing a real world review of this particular cylinder that might help another forum member.
They fulfil a need. In the 18 years I've been at this I've only installed 3, one made to order by one of the big boys, it split dramatically after a couple of years due to inferior grade material... Which they accidentally admitted to and had themselves banged to rights on.
The second was a similar situation to yours but replacing an existing unit.
The third was a fit as supplied and despite my advice was also connected to solar thermal..... It works fine off the boiler, but the solar is cack. That was made by Gledhill. Whom I think are shyte. Thankfully I was just in charge of the boiler connections.
Joule I have not tried in the horizontal, but their verticals are excellent value for money IMO and my go to brand now.... Even though I can get cheaper options. It's not always about cost.
They fulfil a need. In the 18 years I've been at this I've only installed 3, one made to order by one of the big boys, it split dramatically after a couple of years due to inferior grade material... Which they accidentally admitted to and had themselves banged to rights on.
Presumably being high up in the property then the falling 300 litres of water plus 22 litres/min until someone turned off the supply must have done a lot of damage to the property.
Did the maker accept responsibility and pay for the damage?
Can't remember about the damage - I think it was limited as it was above a utility room come converted garage. So thing it only meant a repainting of the ceiling and some patch repairs where screwdriver holes were punched through to direct the water.
They certainly paid for me to replace it with an OSO vertical cylinder plus all the ancillary plumbing involved in bringing the pipework to the new location. Plus of course the refund for the fabrication and installation of the original unit. The client was a lawyer and also sensible - a rarity.
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