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There are many options when it comes to heating water for your home or workplace. Many properties throughout Wellington use hot water systems such as:
How do you choose?
Every home and workplace has different requirements and demands for hot water. At Paramount Plumbing we can offer specialist advice to help you choose the system that will best meet your needs.
We have the knowledge and qualifications to advise on and install the system that’s right for you. Call us today for personalised advice.
Hot water cylinders are a vital part of the hot water system in many New Zealand homes. They are usually located in a cupboard and are connected to the mains water supply.
Hot water cylinders come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but all have the same basic purpose – to store hot water so that it is available when needed.
A hot water cylinder should last for around 10-15 years, but this will depend on the quality of the cylinder and how well it is maintained.
Historically. hot water cylinders have usually been made of stainless steel or copper.Stainless steel cylinders are more durable and have a longer lifespan, but they are also more expensive.
Copper cylinders are cheaper but they are more susceptible to corrosion and need to be replaced more often.
More recently hot water cylinders have a vitreous enamel lined cylinder. This is an organic finish that is fused to the metal cylinder and provides the best resistence to corrossion.
If you are thinking of replacing your hot water cylinder, there are a few things to consider.
This will depend on the number of people in your household and your hot water usage.
A small cylinder is suitable for a household of one or two people with low hot water usage. A medium cylinder is suitable for a household of three or four people with medium hot water usage. A large cylinder is suitable for a household of five or more people with high hot water usage.
Older homes and homes in rural settings usually have low pressure systems. You know you have a low pressure cylinder when the person having a hot shower is affected by someone turning the tap on in the kitchen sink!
Increasingly, new homes and renovations are installing mains pressure hot water cylinders so that they can enjoy the higher water pressure, and the ability to have two showers operating at the same time.
Stainless steel cylinders are more expensive but they last longer. Copper cylinders are cheaper but need to be replaced more often. Vitreous enamel offers the best protection from corrosion.
This is important as it will affect how much heat is lost from the cylinder and how much energy is required to keep the water hot.
Most cylinders come with a two or three-year warranty, but it is always best to check before you buy.
Interested in continuous gas hot water systems instead? Click here for more info.
When you are ready to buy a new hot water cylinder, give Paramount Plumbing a call on 0800027272. We’ll be happy to advise you on the best option for your home.
Stainless steel cylinders are more expensive but they last longer. Copper cylinders are cheaper but need to be replaced more often. Vitreous enamel offers the best protection from corrosion.
This is important as it will affect how much heat is lost from the cylinder and how much energy is required to keep the water hot.
Most cylinders come with a two or three-year warranty, but it is always best to check before you buy.
Interested in continuous gas hot water systems instead? Click here for more info.
When you are ready to buy a new hot water cylinder, give Paramount Plumbing a call on 0800027272. We'll be happy to advise you on the best option for your home.
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