Hot Water Tank Insulation

Insulating hot water tanks and pipes will help to keep your hot water hot for that nice long bath after a hard day's work! 

By fitting a British Standard 'jacket' to your hot water cylinder it will cut heat loss by up to 75% and cost you less to heat your water. They can be found in any good DIY store and are cheap and easy to fit. 

If you have a jacket fitted to your hot water cylinder already, check to see that it's at least 75mm (3") thick. If not, it's definitely worth replacing with a nice new heat saving one! 

Remember to insulate any pipes that are in your loft space to prevent damage caused by pipe bursts.

Also see our Energy Saving Tips for more ways of saving energy in the home.

If you would like a copy of our free energy advice booklet giving help and advice on how to save energy, please contact Mr Cliff Duff, Energy Conservation Officer on 0191 5270 501, details are shown at the bottom of this page.