| Tank jackets are easy to fit and a novice DIYer will have
no problems installing one. Most jackets are made up of a number
of segments held together by a cord tied around the top of the
cylinder and a number of 'belts' around the tank. |
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Before you buy, measure the size of your tank to make sure you
get one that fits. They come in 3 sizes - 36"x18", 42"x18"
and 48"x18". The jacket should be at least 3" thick.
Check that it conforms to British Standards.
- Tie the tops of the jacket segments tightly around the pipe
at the top of the cylinder and space them evenly around the tank
so that the cylinder is totally covered, with pipes, thermostats
and immersion heads in the gaps between the segments.
- Fix the jacket in place by pulling the bands, making sure that
the straps do not compress the insulation too much. Where possible,
segments should overlap slightly to prevent heat loss.
- Check that there isn't a gap of more than 2cm from the bottom
of the cylinder.
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