{"product_id":"potable-expansion-vessel-tank-12-litre-2-5-bar-grey-water-cylinder-with-bracket","title":"Potable Expansion Vessel Tank 12 Litre 2.5 Bar Grey Water Cylinder With Bracket","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e12 Litre Potable Water Expansion Vessel with Mounting Bracket – 2.5 Bar Pre-Charge, Grey Wall Mounted Pressure Vessel – Replacement for Compatible Zilmet, Aquasystem, Varem \u0026amp; Flamco Units\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain effective pressure management in your domestic hot water system with this 12 Litre Potable Water Expansion Vessel. Designed to accommodate the expansion of water as it heats, this pressure vessel helps manage pressure changes within a compatible plumbing or hot water cylinder installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a 12-litre capacity, a stated 2.5 bar pre-charge and a grey finish, the vessel provides a practical replacement option for suitable existing expansion vessels. The included mounting bracket and retaining band allow the vessel to be securely supported in an appropriate installation location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong\u003e12-litre potable water expansion vessel with a stated 2.5 bar pre-charge\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is offered as a replacement for compatible Zilmet, Aquasystem, Varem and Flamco installations, but compatibility is not universal. Before purchasing, confirm the required vessel capacity, pressure ratings, connection size, dimensions and mounting arrangement. Installation and pressure adjustment should be carried out by a suitably qualified plumbing or heating professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potable Water Expansion Vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStated Pre-Charge Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wall Mounted with Bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Support Bracket and Retaining Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible Potable Water and Hot Water Expansion Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected Compatible Zilmet, Aquasystem, Varem and Flamco Installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Litre Vessel Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides expansion capacity for compatible potable water and hot water installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 Bar Pre-Charge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied with a stated pre-charge pressure of 2.5 bar, subject to verification and adjustment for the installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to accommodate changes in water volume as temperatures rise, helping manage pressure fluctuations within the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotable Water Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intended for use in compatible drinking-water and domestic hot water expansion arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall Mounting Arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a bracket and retaining band for supporting the vessel in a suitable location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be considered for installations using compatible expansion vessels from Zilmet, Aquasystem, Varem and Flamco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Vessel Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for installation where the available space and connection arrangement accommodate the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrey Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral appearance suitable for utility cupboards and plumbing installation areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePotable Water Pressure Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs water heats inside a closed hot water system, its volume increases. An appropriately sized expansion vessel provides space to accommodate this additional volume, helping control pressure increases within the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 12-litre vessel is designed to perform that function in a compatible potable water system, supporting the operation of the wider pressure management arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel must be correctly sized and charged for the installation. It does not replace required pressure relief valves or other protective plumbing components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2.5 Bar Pre-Charge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expansion vessel has a stated pre-charge pressure of 2.5 bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect pre-charge pressure is important for the vessel to operate as intended. The required setting depends on the specific plumbing system, incoming water pressure and installation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA qualified installer should check and, where necessary, adjust the pre-charge in accordance with the relevant system specifications before commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting Bracket and Retaining Band\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel is supplied with a mounting bracket and retaining band designed to hold the expansion vessel securely in a suitable wall-mounted position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracket provides a supporting attachment point, while the retaining band helps secure the vessel against movement during normal operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation must use appropriate wall fixings and a supporting surface capable of carrying the vessel's operating weight, including the weight of water within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacement for Compatible Existing Vessels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expansion vessel may be suitable as a replacement for selected existing potable water expansion vessels associated with the following brands:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZilmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquasystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlamco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReplacement suitability depends on the technical requirements of the existing installation. 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