Do Megaflo cylinders need servicing?

Megaflo cylinders are a high quality product. Maintenance is minimal. With just a handful of external controls, there is little to go wrong. However, the internal air gap needs recharging regularly.

How do I reset my Megaflow?

How do I regenerate the airgap on my Megaflo?

1. Turn off the mains cold water supply to the Megaflo.
2. Open the lowest hot tap in the property.
3. Hold open the temperature / pressure relief valve until the gurgling noise stops and water stops running from the tap and valve.

How do I get more water pressure in my Megaflow?

A shower power booster can boost the supply pressure to or from a megaflo or any other unvented system. Unlike traditional power showers the shower power booster is designed to withstand water at 85 Degrees centigrade and can withstand a sustained pressure of 4 bars without failure.

Why is my unvented cylinder discharging water?

If the water is flowing through there is an issue with the pressure reducing valve. If its weeping, there could be a problem with the expansion vessel. If its dripping, its likely there is something underneath the valve such as dirt or limescale. In this case, you may have to replace the relief valve.

How much does it cost to service an unvented cylinder?

We charge a fixed price of £95+VAT to carry out a service of an unvented hot water cylinder or Megaflo.

How often should you service a Megaflo?

It is strongly recommended that you get your Megaflo serviced every 12 months in order to keep it in peak working order and avoid these issues.

Does Megaflo increase water pressure?

Accumulators, Pump Sets and Water Boosting – Increasing cold water pressure and flow. A very common misunderstanding, by both customers and installers, is that a Megaflo system will create a high pressure (and high performance) water system. This is incorrect. – a Megaflo (or unvented) system does not create pressure.

How long does a Megaflo last?

For specific products, such as our market-leading Megaflo Eco unvented cylinders; they have a lifetime* warranty for domestic installations or 30 years** for commercial installations.

Can unvented cylinders explode?

Domestic cylinder explosions in the UK have mostly been vented types (frozen, blocked OV, incorrectly installed). Unvented cylinders, installed properly and maintained, are as safe as can be practically achieved.

How long does an unvented cylinder last?

Do I need a new cylinder? An unvented hot water cylinder generally lasts for 30 plus years when fitted to the highest standard. If your cylinder is beginning to leak water, then it is time to replace it.

Are there any problems with the MEGAFLO system?

It’s a very slow drip at the moment. The system has a Megaflo CL145 unvented cylinder and above that is a varem expansion tank. The pressure gauge connected to the varem is reading ok for PSI but 0 for bar. I’ve tried regenerating the airgap in the system a couple of times but its not helped.

What causes water to drip from a MEGAFLO cylinder?

Water intermittently dripping / flowing from the overflow on a Megaflo Cylinder is usually caused by the air-gap not being fully charged. Follow these instructions to replenish the air-gap and solve the problem.

How do I Fix air gap in MEGAFLO cylinder?

Follow these instructions to replenish the air-gap and solve the problem. Turn off the mains cold water supply to the Cylinder, this is usually found near the Cylinder, or if you can’t find this valve you can turn off the mains stop cock which can usually found under the kitchen sink. Open the lowest hot tap in the property.

Where can I find Megaflo unvented cylinder website?

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