- Gas Safe Registered Engineers
Hot Water Cylinder Installation
In Spalding & Surrounding Areas.
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If your hot water tank is old, inefficient, or not meeting your household’s needs, Louis Greetham Plumbing & Heating can help with expert hot water cylinder installation in Spalding. We supply and fit both vented and unvented hot water cylinders, so you get the ideal system for your home. Whether you need a direct hot water tank with an electric immersion heater or an indirect cylinder connected to your boiler, our experienced plumbers will install it safely and correctly.
Upgrading to a modern hot water cylinder offers several benefits. New cylinders are better insulated to reduce heat loss, keeping water hot longer and improving energy efficiency. Unvented (pressurised) cylinders can deliver stronger water pressure for showers and taps since they feed directly from the mains. Our team is qualified to install unvented systems that require special safety measures, so you can enjoy high-pressure hot water safely. We can also advise on the right capacity (in litres) for your household, so you never run out of hot water even at peak times.
- Based in Spalding, we also serve Peterborough and surrounding areas including Pinchbeck, Bourne, Holbeach, Stamford, Boston, and Long Sutton.
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We manage the entire installation process, including removing any old tank, fitting necessary valves and pipework, and thoroughly testing the new cylinder. All work is done to meet UK safety standards and plumbing regulations. Our goal is to give you a reliable hot water supply with minimal disruption. After installation, we’ll check that your hot water is flowing properly throughout your home and that thermostats and safety controls are functioning correctly.
You might consider a replacement if your current cylinder is over 10–15 years old, if it’s leaking or showing signs of corrosion, or if you frequently run out of hot water. Upgrading can also be beneficial to improve water pressure or efficiency if your tank is an older model with poor insulation.
A vented cylinder (traditional style) is fed by a cold water tank (usually in the loft) and relies on gravity, whereas an unvented cylinder is connected directly to the mains water supply and is sealed. Unvented cylinders provide higher pressure hot water and don’t require a loft tank, but they have pressure relief valves and safety devices since they operate under higher pressure. Vented cylinders are simpler but may give lower water pressure at outlets.
Yes. Our installers have the necessary training and certifications to fit unvented hot water cylinders safely. In the UK, plumbers need a special qualification to install unvented systems due to the safety considerations (such as handling the expansion pressure and installing safety valves). We are fully qualified to perform these installations in compliance with regulations.
Typically, a straightforward cylinder replacement can be completed within half a day to a full day. The exact time depends on the complexity – for example, installing a larger unvented cylinder or altering pipework might take longer than swapping in a similar-sized vented tank. We will give you an estimated timeframe when we plan the installation.
Our team is based in Spalding but we also serve clients in Peterborough and surrounding areas such as Bourne, Holbeach, Stamford, Boston, and Long Sutton. If you’re in any of these areas and need a new hot water cylinder, we can accommodate your needs promptly.