Gledhill Pulsacoil Hot water cylinder utilising off-peak electricity

Gledhill, supplied at renowned tradeplumbing.co.uk a cylinder specialist, has introduced the latest PulsaCoil Stainless range online, a thermal storage cylinder composed of high corrosion-resistant stainless steel that generates mains pressure hot water by utilizing off-peak electric power. It has been specifically designed for installation in homes and apartments without any loft space or ceiling storage.

The PulsaCoil Stainless is an open vented thermal store that eliminates the need for a pressure and temperature relief valve and hence any discharge pipe work. This feature complies with the Part G Building Regulations, which prohibit the connection of an unvented cylinder's discharge pipe to a soil stack.

The thermal store's innovative design employs a highly efficient plate heat exchanger to generate domestic hot water. When hot water is required, mains cold water is instantaneously heated as it passes through the heat exchanger and is then delivered to the taps. As a result, there is no risk of Legionella contamination. This design also makes installation and ongoing maintenance easy for installers.

Additionally, the PulsaCoil Stainless has several advantages. The immersion elements remain in the same primary water at all times, and this water is not renewed, preventing scaling even in hard water areas. By utilizing off-peak electricity, the cylinder keeps running costs for homeowners to a minimum. Furthermore, unlike an unvented cylinder, PulsaCoil Stainless thermal stores do not require any annual maintenance.

The product comes with several other features and benefits, including a circular feed and expansion tank with enhanced aesthetics and a reduced height compared to the previous rectangular option. Full insulation covers pipework and the plate heat exchanger. It generates mains pressure hot water, maximizes the use of available off-peak electricity tariffs, and eliminates the need for annual maintenance or safety checks. The product does not require any discharge pipework, and there is an option to use a secondary heat source. Furthermore, there is no need for a G3 qualification requirement for installation.