Moving hot water tank from bathroom to attic

Contemplates

Hi everyone. I need some advice pls. I am trying to renovate my current bathroom and remove v old petite bath and make room for a large shower. However because of the layout and the fact that the hot water tank and pump are in there at the minute, it is proving v difficult. we don't have gas so we can't change to a combi boiler. can we move the hot water tank to the attic to allow us to extend the bathroom? and also wondering before I get plumbers in for quotes, what would be a fair price to pay?
Thanks all!

The_Economist

Contemplates wrote: »

Hi everyone. I need some advice pls. I am trying to renovate my current bathroom and remove v old petite bath and make room for a large shower. However because of the layout and the fact that the hot water tank and pump are in there at the minute, it is proving v difficult. we don't have gas so we can't change to a combi boiler. can we move the hot water tank to the attic to allow us to extend the bathroom? and also wondering before I get plumbers in for quotes, what would be a fair price to pay?
Thanks all!

Is it a gravity fed hot water cylinder or emersion heater to provide you with your hot water?

Contemplates

I believe it is gravity fed, but also have an immersion switch as well?

The_Economist

Ok so if its gravity fed and you want to put it in the attic then you are gonna need the header tank above the cylinder.Could be a bit off a job from what i understand. But theres gotta be a way round it. The other thing you need to consider is the water pressure. This shouldn't be a problem if it is an electric shower you are fitting. But could affect your hot water flow to taps if you dont get a good head of height from the header tank.

Contemplates

Ok thanks for replies. Water pressure is no problem at the minute, and there is adequate height and space for both tanks in attic at the minute. I'll try contacting plumbers tomorrow/today to see if I can get a quote.

AdrianW2

I think the OP needs proper advice, or at least some more pointers of what to look for.

Gravity fed and immersion heating are not mutually exclusive. The OP mentions a pump and no gas, so I'm guessing it isn't a central heating pump.

Contemplates

I think the pump is for the current over the bath shower, but not 100%!