Hot water cylinder jacket for 600mm diam cylinder?

[Yorkshire_lad]

Hi there,

I’ve recently fitted a Joule Cyclone 250L short hot water cylinder so I can heat water using excess PV solar in the summer.

As this will only heat when I’ve got spare solar I’m keen to avoid heat losses as much as possible but I can’t find a cylinder jacket for a 24” diam cylinder.

Anyone know if such a thing exists?

If not I’ll cobble something together

Cheers

 

[CBW]

It’ll be pre-lagged, wouldn’t thought adding a jacket will make much if any difference. You could always insulate the pipework.

 

[gas112]

An old continental quilt would be easiest if you feel the need

 

[JohnD]

this will work fine

one may need additional segments so buy two

my pre-lagged cylinder has two. the pipes are also well lagged.

it does keep the airing cupboard quite cool so it will not dry damp items

 

[Yorkshire_lad]

Thanks for the replies folks.

To pick up on a couple of points:

• Yes, the tank is pre insulated but has various metal connections which get hot to the touch. I’m keen to trap as much heat as possible which is why I’m going with the jacket idea - every little helps. I have lagged all the pipe work already.
• Good call on the old Duvet option - I will look into what I’ve got kicking around.
• The tank is in the cellar (I don’t have an airing cupboard) and anything I can do to stop that warming up would be good as it’s where I keep my, meagre, wine collection!

Many thanks

 

[oldbuffer]

Don't insulate round the immersion heater(s).

 

[Yorkshire_lad]

Don't insulate round the immersion heater(s).

Thanks for the advice. Why shouldn’t I do that?

 

[flameport]

Covering an immersion heater will cause the top to overheat, which will trip the overheat cutout. Some can be reset a few times, others not. Then it's new thermostat time.