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Unravelling the Hastings hot water cylinder mystery 27 Jul 2025

Unravelling the Hastings hot water cylinder mystery

The mystery surrounding the alarming rate of hot-water cylinder failures in Hastings, New Zealand, has finally been solved. A new report, commissioned by the council and conducted by Stantec Consulting, sheds light on the root cause and offers a potential chemical solution to address the issue.

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Hunson Model RT direct mains pressure hot water cylinders: What you need to know 30 May 2025

Hunson Model RT direct mains pressure hot water cyli…

In this article, we will explore the reasons behind the discontinuation of Hunson RT cylinders and look at alternative options.

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Hot water cylinders explained – how they work 13 Apr 2025

Hot water cylinders explained – how they work

Hot water cylinders are designed for simplicity and convenience. Let's explore how they work to provide you with a constant supply of hot water.

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Chlorine issues with pipes and hot water cylinders 13 Apr 2025

Chlorine issues with pipes and hot water cylinders

While corrosion and leaks to water pipes and hot water cylinders can be caused by a number of things, it is widely understood that chlorinated water can contribute to the issue.

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Pete's considerations when choosing an installer 13 Apr 2025

Pete's considerations when choosing an installer

Having access to hot water is an essential element of any household. You need it to cook, clean, take a shower – and plenty of other things. Because your access to hot water is important to you, it only makes sense that you’d want to select the most reputable installer you can find.

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Do I need a new hot water cylinder? 12 Apr 2025

Do I need a new hot water cylinder?

One of the questions that we get asked a lot at The Cylinder Guy is whether our customers need a new hot water cylinder or whether the present one can be fixed.

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