How does the hot water tank work?
How does the hot water tank work? The water in a direct hot water cylinder is heated by an immersion heater within the cylinder. An indirect hot water cylinder requires an external device to generate the hot water, such as a boiler. An unvented cylinder doesn't need a cold water tank because water enters it from the mains supply. Do water heaters give off heat? The heating mechanism, either a burner or an element, stays on until the water reaches temperature. As the water heats, it rises to the top of the tank. The heat-out pipe is located near the...