replacing old immersion tank

BillTrac

Hi all,

I need to replace my old Fortic immersion tank.

The actual physically replacing isn't a problem, it is what to replace it with?

Direct or indirect?

It is an old copper immersion heater with a bottom mounted element. Tank has a small weep around the element, and although I have emptied the tank and soldered the weep I want to replace it asap

any help much appreciated

Bill

Razor

Why not just replace it with another fortic cylinder?

If the water is electrically heated its direct, if heated from a boiler than its indirect.

BillTrac

Thanks for the reply razor,

can't seem to find a replacement unless they are direct or indirect. Unless I am looking at the wrong things.

Going to have another look around

cheers

Bill

Fred56

I think they may be non compliant now. How about an unvented cylinder, you get better pressure on you hot. They are commonly called megaflows but that's a tradename. There are loads of makes, Telford was the last one I used. I'm sure there's a plumber around who can advise.

Razor

Are we talking about a fortic combination cylinder with a small cold water tank on top if so they are freely available even in B&Q!

If its a Primatic with no header tank for the heating then thats a different matter, a pic would really help.