Committed to providing ultimate performance and reliability, Vaillant has unveiled its brand-new high recovery, slimline uniSTOR cylinder range and accompanying buffer that can be integrated with the cylinder. Offering great install flexibility and efficiencies for installers and end-users, the complete range will be manufactured at the company’s brand-new state-of-the-art production site in Derby.
Available in a full range of slimline sizes, the high recovery uniSTOR cylinders come in both easy to install, pre-plumbed and traditional models to deliver highly efficient hot water performance suitable for heat pump and boiler heating systems. For customers not quite ready to move to a heat pump immediately, fitting the new uniSTOR models now, will allow them to upgrade to a heat pump when the time is right in the future.
In a first for the industry, this new range of uniSTOR cylinders, Vaillant has also launched a complementary purpose-built buffer. Complete with patented inline technology when fitted with a heat pump, the buffer offers hydraulic decoupling, stores an additional heating capacity to use during peak demand, the functionality to de-ice the evaporator without the need for back up heating and improves the overall performance of the system. In addition, the buffer prevents frequent heat pump compressor cycling to improve the life of the system.
Unique in its design, the new uniSTOR cylinders allow for the buffer to be fitted either at the top or the bottom of cylinder, giving greater install flexibility and a neat finish, especially where space is limited, removing the need to fix onto the wall.
3 Key benefits of the new uniSTOR range
• Wider choice, less footprint – (internal vs external expansion) pre, or non-plumbed and more capacities which will integrate with all Vaillant heat pumps and system boilers.
• Enhanced performance – faster recovery rate, more insulation delivers less heat loss and more available hot water.
• Quick and easy installation – Pre-plumbed, internal expansion, labelled and front facing connections. Easy to connect pipework when working in tight spaces, reducing installation time.
Commenting on the launch Mark Wilkins, Technology & Solutions Portfolio Director at Vaillant said: “With the continued growth in low carbon heating solutions, we’ve recently invested an additional £40m in our manufacturing facilities here in Derby. Our new, state-of-the-art site has been purpose built to manufacture our new range of high-recovery uniSTOR cylinders which complement any heat pump install. In addition, the new uniSTOR range can be installed with any Vaillant boiler, meaning homeowners not quite ready to transition a heat pump system, can make steps towards future proofing their homes.”
Additional benefits of Vaillant’s new uniSTOR high recovery cylinder range at a glance:
- 90, 150, 175 & 210 litre options available
- Pre-plumbed models to help reduce installation efforts and standard models available
- Slimline diameter of 490mm enabling models that fit through a loft hatch
- Range with integrated expansion “air gap” Boss labelling for easy connection identification
- Larger coil sizes for improved recovery
- Insulated T&PR valve – clip on shroud for reduced heat loss
- First fix template – easy installation from the very first install –
- 2-year parts guarantee, 25-year anti-corrosion guarantee on the inner tank
- Secondary return on 210 litre cylinder
- Titanium element accessory available for hard water areas
- Suitable for all heat pumps and boiler installations
For further information on the full range of uniSTOR cylinders from Vaillant visit: https://professional.vaillant.co.uk/for-installers/products/unistor-slimline-range-179264.html
