Cylinders

Hot water cylinders store and heat hot water until its needed. There are two types of hot water cylinders to choose from , vented and unvented, and the type you will need depends entirely on whether you have a system or conventional boiler.

Stride Plumbing & Heating will advise on what cylinder is best suited for you and your home. Mains pressure and the size of your home are areas that need to be considered as well , we will work with you to determine the best option.

Running costs will be affected by your cylinder’s heating method. Vented and unvented cylinders can be heated either directly or indirectly.

Indirect heating system: Most cylinders are indirectly heated. This means that the cylinder is connected to an external boiler by a heat exchanger. The boiler is usually powered by gas which is considerably cheaper than electric.

Direct heating system: Some cylinders rely solely on an internal element like an immersion heater which is powered by electricity. This makes it the more expensive option to run but for homes with no access to gas, it may be more convenient.

Unvented cylinders should also be serviced, we advise the same time as your boiler to give you peace of mind your system is working to the best of its ability.