Is there a Zypho model for bathwater only?
No, we don't supply systems to recover heat from baths. This would involve dropping the bath out into a separate tank [...]
Where can I buy the unit?
Give us a call and we'll either sell to you directly, or pass you on to one of our [...]
Can you get the recovered heat back to a storage tank?
Not really - the temperatures are pretty low. We are heating water from ~10°C to 20 - 25°C. That said, [...]
In terms of maintenance, does it require something in particular? Does it need to be accessible?
Like any plumbing it's good practice to keep things accessible, but no likely maintenance required. We do recommend an occasional [...]
Do you need a special thermostat on the shower, or do you turn it down manually as it warms up?
A normal thermostatic mixer valve should take care of it all without any user intervention.
Will we need one application per shower?
It's possible to run more than one shower off of each unit but it will depend on the layout of [...]
How much space is needed ?
Very little. The horizontal Zypho is around 540mm in length and 90mm in depth, so it fits easily under baths [...]
Does this have any impact on Legionella safety due to drop in required water temperature?
The short answer is no: The temperatures that the cold water is preheated to are below the Legionella growth range. [...]
Is the coil open to the elements and can it clog with debris ?
The coil is open for maximum heat transference, but due to our customised filter in the drain sump, debris [...]
How easy is it to install a horizontal Zypho under a bath or shower?
Extremely easy. Unlike a lot of energy saving technology, they do not require expensive specialist labour to install. Our [...]