The Baxi Direct cylinder is perfect for homes off the mains gas network.
Using an electric immersion heater, it is available in a range of capacities to provide hot water to suit your needs, whatever size your home. It is insulated for the best possible heat retention and energy efficiency.
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50mm thick cylinder insulation to keep your water hotter for longer
High grade duplex stainless steel for strength and quality
76 litres per minute of hot water for quick-filling baths and powerful showers
25-year warranty on the inner tank (two-year warranty on all other components)
Saving space on installation
| 125d | 145d | 170d | 210d | 250d | 300d | ||
| A - Cold water inlet | mm | 356 | 356 | 356 | 356 | 356 | 355 |
| B - Immersion heater | mm | 394 | 394 | 394 | 394 | 395 | 396 |
| C - Boost immersion heater | mm | 668 | 680 | 804 | 900 | 1110 | 1413 |
| D - T&P relief value | mm | 782 | 883 | 1008 | 1084 | 1309 | 1574 |
| E - Height | mm | 1131 | 1258 | 1414 | 1516 | 1767 | 2081 |
| Weight dry | kg | 25 | 31 | 34 | 38 | 46 | 56 |
| Units | 125d | 145d | 170d | 210d | 250d | 300d | |
| Part number | 7798172 | 7798173 | 7798174 | 7798175 | 7798176 | 7798177 | |
| Nominal capacity | 125 | 145 | 170 | 210 | 250 | 300 | |
| Immersion heater rating | kW | 2 x 3 | 2 x 3 | 2 x 3 | 2 x 3 | 2 x 3 | 2 x 3 |
| Heat up times (lower immersion) |
mins | 139 | 175 | 193 | 205 | 267 | 309 |
| Heat up times (bottom immersion) | mins | 65 | 83 | 87 | 89 | 96 | 92 |
| Heat up times (both immersion) | mins | 62 | 79 | 88 | 90 | 98 | 93 |
| ErP rating | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Mix water delivery to 40 °C | litres | 176 | 197 | 233 | 258 | 320 | 386 |
| Max mains pressure | bar | 16 | |||||
| Max design pressure | 8 | ||||||
| Operating pressure | bar | 3 | |||||
| Max primary pressure | bar | 10 | |||||
| Expansion relief valve setting | bar | 8 | |||||
| T&P valve setting | °C/bar |
90/10 | |||||
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