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Common Minerals in Tap Water and Their Impact on Water Heaters 17 Jul 2020 Water is a necessity. We need it for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing the dishes, and so much more. However, how much do you know about the water that flows when you open a tap? What’s in it besides good old H2O? Water, whether you’re connected to the municipal supply or have your own well, contains more than just... Read more

What Are the Differences Between Unvented Cylinder Brands? 9 Jul 2020 Thinking about upgrading your vented cylinder for an unvented cylinder? There are plenty of advantages here, including less need for space, no need to put it in the attic of the home, better water pressure, and more. Still, it can be challenging to choose the right model given the number of unvented cylinder brands on the market... Read more

How Does a Water Heater Blending Valve Work? 28 Jun 2020 Cold water flows into your water heater. The immersion heater warms that water. When you open the tap, hot water flows out. It’s as simple as that, right? Well not if you have a thermal store water cylinder. The water in the cylinder never actually gets to the tap. If you have a thermal store water heater, the hot water in the store... Read more

Water Heater Maintenance: Do Unvented Water Cylinders Need Maintenance? 23 Jun 2020 Gas heat is used throughout much of the UK. However, there are millions of homes that are not connected to the gas network that still need hot water and heat. Unvented Water Cylinders offer a viable solution there, providing plenty of performance, reliability, and decent energy savings. However, like any other... Read more

Home Energy Consumption: How Much Does It Cost to Operate an Electric Boiler? 21 Jun 2020 Whether you’re using it just to heat water for bathing and washing up, or you’re heating your entire home with it, your boiler is a critical component. If you’re thinking about installing a new one in your home, you may be on the fence about whether you should go with gas, oil, or an electric boiler. Electric models offer quite... Read more

Choosing Your Water Heater: Is a Vented or Unvented Cylinder Better? 5 Jun 2020 Whether you’re building a new home or you’re improving your current home’s hot water system, you have many decisions to make. One of the most important is whether to use a vented or unvented cylinder. Is one better than the other? Actually, there are quite a few differences here. It’s important to make an informed decision... Read more

Water Heater Maintenance: Does an Electric Boiler Need Maintenance? 25 Mar 2020 Water Heater Maintenance: Does an Electric Boiler Need Maintenance? Gas heat is used throughout much of the UK. However, there are millions of homes that are not connected to the gas network that still need hot water and heat. Electric boilers offer a viable solution there, providing plenty of performance, reliability, and... Read more

Understanding Your Water Heater: How Do Unvented Cylinders Work? 10 Mar 2020 Today, there are two types of water heaters used in residential applications. One type is older and has been around for a long time – vented cylinders. The other – an unvented cylinder – has been in use for several decades, but still represents newer technology and is harder for consumers to understand. At Easy Flow, our goal is to... Read more

What Qualifications Are Required to Service an Unvented Cylinder Safely? 29 Jan 2020 Unvented cylinders offer better pressure in the shower and at the taps. They also offer numerous other benefits over old, vented styles. However, because they are not vented, they must be installed and maintained by qualified, licensed engineers. As a homeowner, it’s important that you understand what qualifications are... Read more

Water Heating Costs: Is It Cheaper to Leave Hot Water on All the Time? 7 Jan 2020 Water heating costs are on everyone’s mind. Your unvented cylinder provides you with a reliable source of hot water for all your bathing and washing needs. Life without access to hot water on demand would be unthinkable, and certainly less than ideal. However, that water cylinder requires energy to heat water, and that costs money. While you can’t eliminate those costs entirely, there are ways to make your cylinder more efficient, reducing energy consumption and your bill at the same time. Read more