Plumbing

Combi Plus Hot Water Tank - for running multiple showers?

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.39 PM

We currently have an old style traditional boiler set up, which includes a hot water tank, cold water tanks in the loft and heat only boiler. We also have a pump on the hot water which provides a good pressure for a power shower. The problem we currently have is we sometimes run out of hot water, or dont have any hot water for a shower in the afternoon when we havent thought ahead and heated the water I would like to keep the power shower in our en-suite at least, but would also like instant hot water if required, and the option to run two showers at the same time. I'm not sure what is the best solution. I was thinking of installing a combi boiler and hot water tank. The hot water tank would provide our ensuite allowing us to have a power shower, and the combi would supply the rest of the house. I've also seen combi boilers with a built in tank, but not sure there would be enough water for all our needs. Another idea is a combi boiler connected to a accumulator to speed up the cold water supply to give power shower pressure coming from the combi, not sure if this would work with two showers Obviously cost is also important, but priority is a power shower in the en-suite and ability to run two showers at the same time Any advice would be appreciated