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Purchasing a hot water cylinder isn’t exactly one of the most exciting buys, but it’s necessary to ensure your household has hot water if you are not on a combi system, especially if there are young children or elderly and vulnerable people in your home or workplace.
A hot water cylinder is a tank used for storing hot water. In the UK, there are two main types available: unvented cylinders and vented cylinders.


How does it work?
When choosing between hot water cylinders, there are a few key factors that you need to consider.
If you have an old home, you are more likely to have a vented water cylinder. If you wish to have an unvented cylinder, it’s important to know that it could create a higher water pressure in your hot water pipes than your previous cylinder.
If your mains pressure is quite low, then you may need to consider if an unvented cylinder is the best option for you as it will provide water from the mains at the same low pressure. If you do have a vented cylinder and low mains pressure, you can install an additional pump to push the flow of water.
Depending on the size of your house, you may also want to consider your water cylinder. If you don’t particularly have a lot of space, then you should opt for an unvented cylinder. Vented cylinders require a lot of space, in a high position, in order to provide the gravity the system needs; something in which your home may be lacking.
At Nixon Plumbing and Heating, we can install your hot water cylinder for you.
Our expert team will be able to advise you on the best options suitable for your home, as well as your family’s needs.