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Bridan

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I am about to install an electric hot water Ballon (200) litres, Does anybody know if I should site the tank on the floor or would it be better at a highter level (up to ceiling height)to give me more pressure for the shower etc.

 

 

         Thanks in advance  Brian.(61).

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Since french water heating systems are under mains pressure, you can situate the chauffe eau anywhere you like bearing in mind that the heater + water will be quite heavy. Ours is on a tripod stand AND fixed to the wall as belt and braces.

www.leschenauds.com

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Since french water heating systems are under mains pressure, you can situate the chauffe eau anywhere you like bearing in mind that the heater + water will be quite heavy. Ours is on a tripod stand AND fixed to the wall as belt and braces.

www.leschenauds.com
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I think that's the accepted way to do it: the tripod stand takes the weight, (NOT in considerable, once full of water!), and the wall fixings steady it, and stop it tipping off the stand.

Alcazar

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The buggers are quite heavy enough empty. Certainly more than one man can lift and manouvre easily onto the wall fixings. 200 litres of water weighs a further 200 kilos (440 lbs or not far off 4 cwt!)

Les : don't you find the braces tend to stretch a bit ?

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