Storage Cylinders

Water storage cylinders are very important and it is also important that you know what type is fitted in your home in case there is an emergency. The guide below will help to explain the difference between the two types for this piece of plumbing appliance.Direct:The heat transfer in this type of cylinder takes place by a direct heat source known as an element. The element is heated by electricity and the heat is then transferred to the water directly. There is no boiler involved so the system is reasonably simple in its operation, which makes it ideal for a home with very little space. These types of cylinders are the ones that will feed a bath or a shower. The cylinders themselves can be quite large and are sometimes fitted with 2 or 3 heating elements inside. Enfield Plumbers are professional plumbers with knowledge of this kind of cylinder system.Indirect:This type of water cylinder is supplied with the cold water from a tank called a storage tank located above the cylinder through a connection at the bottom. There is also a drain cock nearby. The cylinder heats the water by using already hot water supplied from a boiler and running it through an internal copper coil known as a heat exchanger. The system could be fed using solar power. As soon as the water is heated it returns to the hot water system pipework via a connection on the top of the cylinder. Because there is not any direct contact between the water and heat source the system is called indirect, which is the term for the process of the heat transference. An Enfield Plumber is experienced in the operation of this type of system.