British Standard

BRITISH STANDARD CYLINDERS

Albion - the UK's preferred manufacturer of copper cylinders has fully endorsed and supported the new Part L of the Building Regulations 2002.
Medium Duty and Grade 4 cylinders are now outlawed and all stockists, specifiers and installers should rest assured that Albion's complete range - whatever size or type you choose - meets the new standard.

In brief, this offers an enhanced heat exchanger and a more robust construction.
For energy saving open vented cylinders see Superduty and Energy Saving pages.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Albion cylinders manufactured to British Standards are Kitemarked where applicable.

BS 1566: 2002 Direct Copper Cylinders
BS1566: 2002 Double Feed Indirect Copper Cylinders
BS 1566:2002 Single Feed Indirect Copper Cylinders
BS 3198: 1981 Combination Units

Grades indicate fitness for installation in open vented conditions and relate to working head, i.e. the distance from the base of the cylinder to the top of the water level in the cistern feed tank.

Grade 1: 25 metres maximum
Grade 2: 15 metres maximum
Grade 3: 10 metres maximum

All cylinders can be insulated with Albions unique CFC free polyurethane foam.

CORROSION RESISTANT

The New British Standard now defines the specification for corrosion resistant cylinders, guaranteed for five years against corrosion.
The base of the unit must reach 40°C with prescribed parameters.
These units are available from Albion across the range, please ask for details.
Anodes can still be fitted on request but corrosion resistant cylinders do not have them fitted.

DIRECT COPPER CYLINDERS

For use in electric homes or where a solid fuel powered heating system is installed.