Why pre-plumbed cylinders are becoming the standard for air source heat pump installs
As demand increases for air source heat pumps (ASHPs) installations, so has the opportunity to look for ways to reduce installation time and deliver consistent, high-quality workmanship. One product that is increasingly helping achieve this is a pre-plumbed cylinder.
Traditionally, installing a heat pump involves assembling multiple hydraulic and electrical components. Whilst experienced installers are well equipped to do this, it can be time consuming and leaves room for installation variability.
Using a pre-plumbed air source heat pump (ASHP) cylinder takes a different approach. With key components already integrated and factory assembled, they simplify installation, reduce on-site work and help deliver a neat finish.
In this article, we’ll look closer at:
Why more installers are choosing pre-plumbed cylinders
Installation benefits of pre-plumbed cylinders
Safety testing and quality standards
Support from Baxi
Why more installers are choosing pre-plumbed cylinders
The rising demand for ASHPs also means there is an increased requirement for compatible hot water cylinders. Homeowners are increasingly looking at efficient ways to heat their properties and have a reliable hot water supply, which makes a heat pump with a compatible pre-plumbed cylinder a viable choice.
Standardised, factory-built products help improve consistency, reduce work hours due to less time integrating components on-site. It also minimises the risk of potential installation errors.
Conventional hot water cylinder installations often mean connecting a range of components which require careful installation and operational checks. The wiring element of every project can often be one of the most challenging parts of an installation. Some pre-plumbed cylinders, like other Baxi ASHP Pre-plumbed Cylinder, also offer pre-wired components to further streamline the installation process.
Installation benefits of pre-plumbed cylinders
Safety testing and quality standards
Quality and safety remain a priority on every installation. By reducing the amount of on-site pipework, wiring and component installation, risk of errors can be minimised whilst supporting a more consistent, quality installation. Factory assembly and testing provides additional confidence, giving you and the homeowner full peace of mind that everything will work as expected.
