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What is a boilermate?
What is a Boilermate? A Boilermate is a Thermal Storage unit. But the full answer to this rather depends on the age of the unit as the function and appearance has somewhat altered over the years. Pictured right you will see a Boilermate A Class OV - very different in appearance to a Boilermate II for example, or the newer Boilermate BP shown below.
What are the pros and cons of a boiler mate?
The pros of the boiler mate is that it provides a pretty good hot water supply if you turn it up high enough so that you can mix cold water into it to fill a large bathtub. That magic number is about 160 degrees, which exceeds the perameters that the Boiler mate is designed to operate under.
Why choose a boilermate indirect water heater?
More efficient than conventional gas or electric water heaters, BoilerMate indirects provide more hot water, use less energy and require no venting or additional utility connections. Compared to tankless water heaters, BoilerMate operates efficiently while adding a storage buffer for whole-family hot water needs.
Can a boilermate be used as a sealed primary?
BOILERMATE STAINLESS sealed primary (BMST SP) The SP Boilermate is still a vented thermal store, but can be used with a heat source such as a system boiler with a pressurised primary circuit. Heat can be introduced to the cylinder from a pressurised primary via another plate heat exchanger (PHE).
What does a boiler mate do?
Hence, a Boilermate is an energy store. But, the Boilermate (depending on model) utilises the stored energy to perform other domestic services. The most desirable function of a thermal store (and therefore a Boilermate) is to provide provide mains pressure hot water whilst remaining safely open vented.
How long do amtrol water heaters last?
Amtrol water heater life expectancy This is simply impossible and beyond the scope of a Home Inspection — depending on the model, maintenance, and fuel source its lifetime could be anywhere between 2 to 20 years or more.
Does BoilerMate use gas?
The BoilerMate BP is an open vented thermal store that does not require expensive safety valves and it provides mains pressure hot water. The BoilerMate BP is suitable for use with a gas or an oil boiler and the heating system can be either open vented or sealed.
How do you flush a boiler mate?
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How long can you shower with a 20 gallon water heater?
I generally take a 5-10 minute shower on a 20 gallon HWH which is fine for me. I don't think changing the temperature will make a difference, yes it'll increase temperature for those 30 gallons but after that it'll drop temp until the temp can build up again. The low flow showerhead I think is your best bet.
Should you replace a 20 year old water heater?
Visible Damage A professional can sometimes repair these issues, but if your water heater is older, you'll need replacement. For example, a 20-year-old water heater is nearing the end of its service life and will need to be replaced even if repairs are possible.
What can replace BoilerMate?
Combination boilers are not normally suited to properties where boilermates are fitted and the most common replacement would be with an unvented hot water cylinder. These are far more manageable than the boilermate and depending on the size should fit in the same space as the redundant thermal store too.
Are thermal stores any good?
The thermal store is widely recognised as an optimal solution for incorporating renewable energy inputs, thanks to its 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.
What is a BoilerMate 2?
Introduction. The BoilerMate is used to provide improved space heating as well as a mains pressure hot water supply system for use with any boiler sited remotely. A report by the Cranfield Institute of T echnology found that heat storage systems give a potential for energy savings of between 5% and 15%.
Does flushing a water heater help?
It is recommended that you flush your water heater at least once per year. Doing so will help to prevent the potential problems that sediment can bring over time.
How long does an amtrol Boilermate last?
An indirect water heater should last 30 years with a minimum of maintenance compared to conventional water heaters at 10 or so.
Does flushing hot water heater help?
Periodically flushing out the lime and other sediments in the water heater tank improves the heater's efficiency and lifespan. In neglected water heaters, sediment can accumulate and calcify, making it difficult to remove. This can get so bad that the entire unit may need to be replaced.
What is the function of boilermate?
The core function of a thermal store is to collect and store energy. Hence, a Boilermate is an energy store. But, the Boilermate (depending on model) utilises the stored energy to perform other domestic services.
Who makes boilermate?
Gledhill (the manufacturer of Boilermate) took the principle of an open vented thermal store (a concept favoured for it's safety when compared to unvented systems) and incorporated several functions into their unit and gave it a snazzy name.
How does a thermal store work?
Thermal stores, as they are generically known, are available from different manufacturers and typically store their energy in a mass of water contained within the unit which is open vented - this is to say the water stored is at atmospheric pressure, not sealed, pressurised or 'unvented'. Rather like a massive bucket.
What is a pre-plumbed boilermate?
Although more expensive, the pre-plumbed Boilermate (PP) saves time on installation (simply hook up to pre-plumbed connection points). Cylinder includes pumps, zone valves and bypass. Your heating system will require a programmer to be added (not included with either type of cylinder).
Who makes boilermate cylinders?
Gledhill (the manufacturer of Boilermate) make their own cylinder type thermal store called the Torrent Mulitfuel Store. Gledhill, in keeping with the company's propensity to brand their products with catchy names, have christened their thermal store cylinder with a name that describes the cylinder's function quite well.
Is boilermate a thermal store?
And remember, Boilermate BP is just a thermal store in a box. Nothing more. If you are less concerned about 'the box' in which the Boilermate houses its store then you might like to look at a cylinder type thermal store. There can be numerous advantages in considering a proper cylinder shaped thermal store.
Can you run heating directly from a cylinder type store?
There can be numerous advantages in considering a proper cylinder shaped thermal store. Not least is the fact that you can run heating directly from a cylinder type store should you wish in much the same way as the old Boilermate models used to. In short, cylinder type thermal stores are more versatile.
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