Moving hot water cylinder into the loft

[voicey]

Hi,

I live in a top floor flat where space is of a premium. I was wondering if I could move my hot water tank into the loft? This would create a lot more space for me and would seem to be a fairly easy job. ie 3 pipes and some wiring.

Could it really be that easy? Do I have to be concerned about the temperature it can fall to up there? (The actual roof isn't insulated to my knowledge). Is there anything else I should be aware of?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[oilman]

You would need to consult the manufacturer's data for the HW cylinder as they need a minimum head. You will probably need a horizontal cylinder.

 

[voicey]

they need a minimum head.

Excuse my ignorance but is that the vertical distance between the cold water tank and the hot tank?

 

[ollski]

yes the bottom of the cold feed tank to the top of the hot water cylinder.....you may be able to fit a fortic tank which is both tanks in the same unit.....no good for power showers though.

 

[voicey]

OK I won't bother then. Thanks for the advice guys.