How much for a hot water cylinder?

[Simpo Two]

I could do with a bigger HW cylinder and have just been quoted supply and fit a 450x1200mm pre-insulated cylinder with new 3-port valve. It will also need a new Salamander flange for the shower supply. I know copper is expensive but I wasn't expecting a quote £525.

Is it fair or too much do you think?

[dirkgently]

Sound about right to me.

[Incorrigible]

Depending on your mains pressure/flow rate you could also consider a megaflow type HWC

Although if you didn't like the price of a low pressure copper one a mains pressure stainless one may give you a fright

[Simpo Two]

I'm happy with the general system, it's just that there's only just enough hot water to fill the (new larger) bath - so if I accidentally run too much cold in, I'm stuffed!

Would you say the cost is roughly half parts and half labour? He's a local chap who's been recommended and seems pretty sound.

[dirkgently]

Simpo Two said:

Would you say the cost is roughly half parts and half labour? He's a local chap who's been recommended and seems pretty sound.

£300 parts £150 labour £75 for knowing how.;)

[ASW81]

Honeywell V4073A1039 Motorised Mid-position Diverter Valve 22mm
The V4073A Valve has been designed to control the flow of water in domestic central heating systems, where both radiator and hot water cylinder... £60.00

Add:
Copper Indirect 1200 x 450* 166 litre Cylinder
Save £££'s on our competitors! Price includes VAT. Metric Size: 1200 x 450* Imperial Size: 48 x 18 Capacity (Litres): 166 Grade 3 Copper Cylinders... £215.85

Add:
Evolve Cylinder Shower Flange
The Evolve Flange range is designed to provide an independent hot water supply, dramatically reducing air surging, noise and temperature variations.... £17.63

Add:

Just found these three on another site might not be the same make but a good comparison £293.48 + £50 for pipe, fittings and a new dose of scale inhibitor that's gonna be needed and a days labour price sounds very good as a good plumber would want £200 for a day.
He might have priced in £30 for the scrap value of the old cylinder in scrap

[Simpo Two]

Thanks folks, and I certainly don't want a cowboy meddling with it. Seems like it's make-my-mind-up time! Thanks all.

[Ledaig]

Simpo Two said:

I'm happy with the general system, it's just that there's only just enough hot water to fill the (new larger) bath - so if I accidentally run too much cold in, I'm stuffed!

The simple solutuion would be to increase the number of *models involved and thereby reduce the volume of water required.

Pic's on successsful implementation would be appreciated....

• and I'm not talking boats!

Edited by Ledaig on Friday 26th February 12:35

[Simpo Two]

Like your thinking but suspect the models would cost more that a new cylinder...!

How did you get on with those RAW files BTW?

[Ledaig]

Simpo Two said:

Like your thinking but suspect the models would cost more that a new cylinder...!

How did you get on with those RAW files BTW?

Excellent thanks (so far), I've only had a limited amount of time in front of the pc due to work and an impending house move! I will admit it is difficult to improve on the work you have already done, but they just lets me focus on specific areas of an image as necessary.

......and that reminds me, I must give the misses a nudge about writing up that recomendation for you

[Simpo Two]

Ledaig said:

I will admit it is difficult to improve on the work you have already done

Excellent, I was hoping you'd say that The one thing I don't do on an image-by-image basis is play with sharpening and noise reduction, I set a standard amount and run with it.

Ledaig said:

I must give the misses a nudge about writing up that recomendation for you

Great stuff, thanks - it's the close season for weddings now so an update would be very handy. Of course this is off topic but its my thread so hurrah!