Move a hot water tank to the loft.

Question

We have a how water tank in a airing cupboard outside the bathroom, but we also have a loft just above the bathroom, I’m wondering if it’s possible to move this hot water tank to the loft so I can make use of the cupboard space.

John · Accepted Answer

It is possible but is the cylinder pressurized ? Or is it low pressure being supplied by a cold water tank in the attic ? If it’s the second option it won’t work as the will be little or no head of pressure to make it work .If it’s the first option it will work but take into consideration the loft opening will the cylinder pass through the attic trap?

Sarah · Answer

Good Evening
This can not be done as a copper cylinder tank in a airing cupboard has 2 header tanks in the loft. 1 is for your hot water and the other for central heating. The 2 tanks in the loft build pressure of 1 metre above 1 bar pressure so ideally these tanks need to be 1.5 metres above the cylinder which gives you 1.5 bar pressure for your hot water. 
Please feel free to contact us should you wish to discuss different options.
Kind Regards
Sarah
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Paul · Answer

Yeah you just need extra pipework to extend it to the loft it's easily done

Brian · Answer

Yes this can be done however, you may find that your hot water pressure won’t be as good from
Your taps

Lekan · Answer

Hi wil need more information regarding your question.
Is your existing hot water tank fed by another tank in the loft
Do you have an unvented Hot water tank. 
As the answer depends on several  answers as if move a vented hot water tank into the loft you will then need to ensure that your cold water tank has sufficient hint above it to be to supply cold water into the hot water tank
Also unvented hot water tanks installed in un-heated areas require  thicker insulation.

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Harry · Answer

Yes you can move it anywhere you wish you just need to run all the pipe work to the hot water cylinder the higher it is the better you get more pressure

Cristian · Answer

Yes, it is generally possible to move your hot water tank to the loft, but there are a few factors to consider:
Water Pressure and Pipes
Access and Space
Electrical 
 Safety Considerations
Insulation

Mick · Answer

If your hot water tank is gravity feed then it won’t work 
You will need to have a unvented system

Graham · Answer

You will need a mains fed unvented hot water cylinder in the loft, possibly a horizontal one if space is restricted.
The installer must be G3 qualified.

Move a hot water tank to the loft.

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