A plain English guide for facilities and estates managers who need to know what they’re responsible for, not just what the engineer needs to do. If you haven’t already, it’s worth starting with the complete guide to commercial hot water cylinders, this post pulls together the regulatory obligations that guide only touches on briefly. Why … Read more
A practical guide for facilities managers and specifiers weighing up whether an existing or planned commercial hot water cylinder can work properly with an air source heat pump. If you haven’t already, start with the complete guide to commercial hot water cylinders, this post picks up the specific question of heat pump compatibility on its … Read more
A practical sizing guide for M&E engineers and specifiers working on hotels, schools, care homes and healthcare premises. If you haven’t already, it’s worth starting with the complete guide to commercial hot water cylinders, this post digs into one specific piece of that picture, getting the size right first time. Why Undersizing Is the Expensive … Read more
A practical guide for facilities managers, M&E engineers and specifiers deciding between direct and indirect hot water cylinders for commercial buildings. What the Terms Actually Mean A direct cylinder heats water using a heat source built into the cylinder itself, almost always an electric immersion heater. There’s no separate boiler, no coil, no external plant … Read more
A practical guide for facilities managers, M&E engineers, architects and procurement teams specifying hot water for hotels, leisure, schools, healthcare premises and care homes. What a Commercial Hot Water Cylinder Actually Is Ask most people what a hot water cylinder is, and they will picture the one in an airing cupboard, a copper tank quietly doing … Read more