Refurb & Restore Issue 34 2023 | Page 68

HOT WATER SOLUTIONS An unrivalled reputation for quality and service

Thermal Stores have been an effective and highly efficient hot water solution in the UK for over 40 years , but it is a solution which many installers tend to shy away from in favour of the unvented cylinders .
However , thermal store popularity is on the rise , being recognised as the perfect choice within a retrofit situation as they can be bespoke designed and manufactured to suit any installation requirement within the property , whilst harnessing all available heat sources to deliver both heating and mains pressure hot water directly from the store .
Turning the Traditional Approach on Its Head
The big tick in the box for home owners is the thermal stores ’ ability to provide mains pressure hot water , without the requirement for on-going annual maintenance making them a perfect alternative to the unvented unit .
In these times of ever-increasing energy costs , it is essential to utilise a solution that enables running costs to be kept to a minimum .
This is achieved by reversing the traditional approach to hot water .
Instead of storing hot water in the cylinder under pressure , which is then used for taps and showers when required , the thermal store acts like a battery , storing the energy from any fuel source when it is either available or cost effective , then providing hot water and heating when required from an inherently safe open vented store .
The mains pressure hot water is generated by passing the mains cold water through the highly efficient internal coil . As the hot water is produced instantaneously and not stored , there is no risk of legionella . The heating can be delivered to the property by sending the stored water around the underfloor heating system or wet central heating system .
Maximising the Benefit of Low Cost Energy
In these times of ever-increasing energy costs , it is essential to utilise a solution that enables running costs to be kept to a minimum . The thermal store is widely recognised as the optimal solution for utilising energy such as off-peak electricity . In addition , by incorporating multiple renewable energy sources , you can create a truly efficient solution , using for example , solar thermal to capitalise on the energy generated in the summer months with a solid fuel stove generating the power during the colder winter months .
This unique ability to harness the energy as it is generated , store it until it is required and then transfer the heat into heating and hot water on demand , with simplified installation , makes a thermal store the perfect solution for both installers and homeowners alike .
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