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The Gledhill TORRENT Heat Store |
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| TORRENT and TORRENT RE thermal stores from Gledhill | ||
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The most exciting product development in the field of mains pressure hot water for years. |
| Thermal stores (otherwise known
as Heat Stores) are fast
becoming the preferred option in the field of mains pressure hot water to the
complications and hazards of an unvented hot water cylinder. Building
Regulations in the United Kingdom states: Any
vessel storing more than 15 litres of hot water under pressure is subject to
section G3. This means virtually ALL unvented cylinders, but not
so the TORRENT. Because the bulk of water in the Torrent heat store is vented
to atmosphere it present no danger and is therefore exempt of regulation.
And this is as it should be. The water in a Torrent cylinder is used to
store energy in the form of heat, nothing else. The clever part is what the
cylinder does with its energy. Torrent Cylinders are available as the following models -
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Thermal Stores are simple to install and overcome the dangers, complicated installation and expense associated with unvented cylinders. So easy to install, they are ideal for upgrading existing systems and meet the needs of the refurbishment market perfectly. The simple, safe way to provide mains pressure hot water to your taps, suitable for Gas, Oil or Electrical installations. For more information select your model
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| So what is a Thermal Store? |
| A Thermal Store is a vessel which acts like a battery for heat. Mains pressure cold water enters a heat exchanger within the store where stockpiled energy in the form of heat is quickly transferred directly to the incoming water supply. Mains pressure hot water exits the cylinder via the heat exchanger never mixing with the contents, hence the cylinder remains vented to atmosphere. This is what makes a Thermal Store inherently safe. |
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| Open vented - highly
insulated, efficient and most importantly - SAFE. Because the TORRENT does
not store more than 15 litres of hot water under pressure it is exempt G3
Building Regs (UK) which means you do not need Building Regulations Approval
to install one, certification by the installer or annual maintenance. Easy to install - the TORRENT can be fitted simply into existing systems, including the existing boiler and controls, where appropriate. Can be fitted without specialist certification. Does not require - expensive safety controls or temperature and pressure relief pipework to outside. No need - for external expansion vessels - and wiring is the same as any traditional Y, S or W plan system. Long Life - the TORRENT is manufactured from copper sheet to BS2870. The computer designed heat exchangers are produced from finned tube and incorporate a patented expansion chamber which is sealed for life. Economical to install - No specialist fitters required to install a Torrent. Inherently safe by nature you won't be needing to pay premium prices to your installer. |
TORRENT Thermal Stores
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