Water Cylinders

There are lots of older buildings that have cold water storage cylinders installed in their roof space or loft. In the majority of cases this storage cylinders will supply cold water to the upstairs bathrooms but in some homes, all the cold water taps may be supplied from this cylinder. Its condition may have an direct influence on the quality of the water. London Worcester Boiler Repair professionals can supply and fit a new plastic water storage cylinder. Only use a tap connected to the mains water supply for drinking, food preparation or teeth cleaning, but if your drinking water is from a storage cylinder then it should be safe to use if it is correctly designed, correctly installed and kept in good condition. It’s size is worked out by the demand for water it will need to meet which could also include the supply of water to the hot water cylinder. These cylinders are now modern and are usually made from a black plastic. The plastic helps to make them durable, light and semi-flexible which is great for fitting in aloft space. They also resist the formation of algae. Insulating the cylinder will prevent freezing, but it also keeps warming of the water to a minimum. Plastic cylinders are quite flexible so the base needs to be fully supported. The cistern’s outlets should be higher than any of the draw off points for fittings and appliances. An overflow is fitted to cisterns above the maximum water level but below the inlet in order to maintain the required air gap. The pipework runs downhill so that water flows freely down it and out through an outside wall. The pipe should be insulated and protected with a mesh screen to stop insects and dirt entering the system. The pipe is usually 19mm. London Worcester Boiler Service use trained plumbers. The water supply to the cylinder is by the use of a valve called a ballcock or ball valve. The outlet connection from the cistern is normally close to the base or even underneath.