"nickd" wrote in message
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makers specs for the head, which is usually a matter of inches. You
can detach the header tank from the Boilermate, so this can easily go
up near the ceiling.


Hard to see how I can do this. As the store is in service I can'tsee
clearly how the tank is attached to the cylinder. Seems to have welded
ties, but the main connection between the two is not obvious. Any
experience of this?

The header tanks were detachable. Depending on model and year then. Get your
model number and rung Gledhill, they will put you right. If it cannot be
detached theb install a small F&E tank on brackets at high levels on the
wall and cut into the existing pipes serving the extising header tank.
Check pipes sizes

If you need a new thermal store try the Gledhill Systemate, using a

I looked at the Systemate and was impressed,
but can't seem to find a
price guide anywhere on here.

The new Boilermate is as impressive. Travis Perkins can supply one, so give
them a ring. They use thick grade copper sheet for all their products. The
thermal store alone, which runs on atmospheric pressure, can take up to 1
bar.

Incidentally, in my original post I asked if the Powermax was an
option. I have since received a tip from Baxi Potterton employee who
advised me against it. Apparently after the warranty has run out,
nobody wants to insure them, not even Baxi Potterton. Also the parts
are expensive and hard to get hold of.

The Powermax was originally made by IMI using a thermal store. Potterton
bought them out and make it into an unvented cylidner. Feedback has been
sketchy.

Try the Gledhill Gulfstream 2000. A combined boiler thermal store all in one
package. Once again, not cheap, but a class act.

Or look at the Ideal Istor:
http://www.idealboilers.com/high_sysstorage.htm

No experinece of the Istor as few are around.



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