{"product_id":"megaflo-essential-direct-unvented-cylinders","title":"Megaflo Essential Direct Unvented Cylinders","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE: Megaflo Essential Direct Unvented Cylinder | 170–300L | 7894511–7894514\nSEO TITLE: Megaflo Essential Direct Cylinder 170–300L | Baxi Direct Replacement\nMETA DESCRIPTION: Megaflo Essential Direct electric unvented cylinder, 170–300L. Twin 3kW immersions, internal expansion, 20yr tank warranty. Replaces Baxi Direct \u0026 Assure.\nURL HANDLE: megaflo-essential-direct-unvented-cylinders\n--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sb\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.sb{width:100%;font-family:'Inter',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;color:#1f2a2e;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;box-sizing:border-box}\n.sb *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.sb p{margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65}\n.sb .sb-h2{font-size:20px;font-weight:800;color:#0a4f4a;margin:34px 0 12px 0;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase}\n.sb .sb-stats{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;-webkit-flex-wrap:wrap;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:18px 0 22px 0}\n.sb .sb-stat{-webkit-flex:1 1 calc(20% - 10px);flex:1 1 calc(20% - 10px);min-width:110px;background:#eef7f6;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 8px;text-align:center}\n.sb .sb-stat-num{display:block;font-size:20px;font-weight:800;color:#008377;line-height:1.2}\n.sb .sb-stat-lbl{display:block;font-size:12px;color:#44545a;margin-top:3px;line-height:1.3}\n.sb .sb-box{border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:14px}\n.sb .sb-box p{font-size:14px;margin:0}\n.sb .sb-warn{background:#fff8e6;border-left:5px solid #e0a100}\n.sb .sb-info{background:#eef7f6;border-left:5px solid #008377}\n.sb .sb-baxi{background:#eef3fb;border-left:5px solid #1f5fa8}\n.sb .sb-feats{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;-webkit-flex-wrap:wrap;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}\n.sb .sb-feat{-webkit-flex:1 1 calc(50% - 14px);flex:1 1 calc(50% - 14px);min-width:calc(50% - 14px);border:1px solid #dfe9e8;border-radius:10px;padding:16px}\n.sb .sb-feat-t{font-weight:800;color:#008377;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 6px 0}\n.sb .sb-feat p{font-size:14px;margin:0}\n.sb .sb-tablewrap{width:100%;overflow-x:scroll;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:12px 0;border:1px solid #dfe9e8;border-radius:10px}\n.sb table.sb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:auto !important;min-width:560px;font-size:13px}\n.sb table.sb-table th,.sb table.sb-table td{box-sizing:border-box;vertical-align:middle;padding:9px 10px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e6eeed}\n.sb table.sb-table th{background:#008377;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap}\n.sb table.sb-table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6faf9}\n.sb table.sb-table td:first-child{font-weight:700;color:#0a4f4a}\n.sb table.sb-baxi-table th{background:#1f5fa8}\n.sb .sb-small{font-size:12px;color:#66767c}\n.sb details{border:1px solid #dfe9e8;border-radius:10px;margin:0 0 10px 0}\n.sb summary{cursor:pointer;padding:13px 16px;font-weight:700;color:#0a4f4a;font-size:15px;list-style:none}\n.sb summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.sb summary::after{content:'\\002B';float:right;color:#008377;font-weight:800}\n.sb details[open] summary::after{content:'\\2212'}\n.sb .sb-faq-a{padding:0 16px 12px 16px}\n.sb .sb-faq-a p{font-size:14px}\n.sb a{color:#008377}\n.sb .sb-range{background:#f6faf9;border:1px solid #dfe9e8;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0 0 0;font-size:14px}\n.sb .sb-range p{font-size:14px;margin:0}\n@media (max-width:640px){.sb .sb-stat{-webkit-flex:1 1 calc(50% - 10px);flex:1 1 calc(50% - 10px)}}\n@media (max-width:480px){.sb .sb-feat,.sb .sb-stat{min-width:100%;-webkit-flex:1 1 100%;flex:1 1 100%}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMegaflo Essential Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e is Heatrae Sadia's new entry-level \u003cstrong\u003eelectric unvented hot water cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing genuine \u003cstrong\u003eMegaflo mains-pressure performance at a budget-friendly price\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's heated entirely by \u003cstrong\u003etwo 3 kW immersion heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no boiler needed, making it ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ehomes off the gas grid, flats, all-electric new builds and properties on off-peak electricity tariffs\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features Megaflo's newly developed \u003cstrong\u003einternal expansion mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e, so no separate expansion vessel is needed, plus \u003cstrong\u003e50mm polyurethane foam insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e20-year warranty on the stainless-steel inner tank\u003c\/strong\u003e. Available in \u003cstrong\u003e170, 210, 250 and 300 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Megaflo Essential Direct is also the \u003cstrong\u003eofficial replacement for the discontinued Baxi Direct and Baxi Assure Direct cylinders\u003c\/strong\u003e. Looking for an old Baxi code? See the cross-reference table below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sb-stats\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sb-stat-num\"\u003e170–300 L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sb-stat-lbl\"\u003e4 capacities\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sb-stat-num\"\u003e2 × 3 kW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sb-stat-lbl\"\u003eImmersion heaters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sb-stat-num\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sb-stat-lbl\"\u003eExternal expansion vessels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sb-stat-num\"\u003e50 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sb-stat-lbl\"\u003ePU foam insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sb-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sb-stat-num\"\u003e20-year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sb-stat-lbl\"\u003eTank warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sb-box sb-warn\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ G3 Competent Person Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnvented cylinders must be installed by a \u003cstrong\u003eG3 accredited competent person\u003c\/strong\u003e under Building Regulations Part G3. All electrical connections must be made by a \u003cstrong\u003equalified electrician\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the Benchmark commissioning checklist completed at handover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sb-box sb-info\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eℹ Direct, Indirect or Heat Pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eDirect\u003c\/strong\u003e model is heated by electricity only. If you have a \u003cstrong\u003esystem or heat-only boiler\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/megaflo-essential-indirect-unvented-cylinders\"\u003eMegaflo Essential Indirect\u003c\/a\u003e is usually cheaper to run. For an \u003cstrong\u003eair source heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e, choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/megaflo-essential-ashp-heat-pump-cylinder-210-300l-7912274-7912276\"\u003eMegaflo Essential ASHP\u003c\/a\u003e cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sb-box sb-baxi\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔄 Replacing a Baxi Direct cylinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaxi has discontinued its Baxi Direct and Baxi Assure Direct cylinders and moved its residential range under the Megaflo brand. The Megaflo Essential Direct is the like-for-like replacement in 170, 210, 250 and 300 litre sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sb-h2\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sb-feats\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sb-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sb-feat-t\"\u003eNew Internal Expansion Mechanism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMegaflo pioneered internal expansion, and the Essential introduces a \u003cstrong\u003enewly developed internal expansion mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e. Expansion is accommodated inside the cylinder, so there's \u003cstrong\u003eno external expansion vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e to buy, mount or maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sb-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sb-feat-t\"\u003eTwin 3 kW Immersion Heaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop and bottom immersions\u003c\/strong\u003e let you heat the top section quickly for a daytime boost (as little as 86–112 minutes) or the full volume overnight on \u003cstrong\u003echeaper off-peak electricity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sb-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sb-feat-t\"\u003eNo Boiler, No Gas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete mains-pressure hot water solution for \u003cstrong\u003eoff-gas and all-electric homes\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's no flue, no gas supply and no annual gas safety check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sb-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sb-feat-t\"\u003e50mm Polyurethane Insulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50mm of polyurethane foam\u003c\/strong\u003e minimises standing heat loss, keeping water hot between heating cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sb-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sb-feat-t\"\u003eStainless Steel, 20-Year Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless-steel inner tank backed by a \u003cstrong\u003e20-year manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eKIWA approved\u003c\/strong\u003e, complying with Water Regulation 4 and Building Regulations G3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sb-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sb-feat-t\"\u003eMegaflo Quality, Budget Price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, consistent pressure at every tap and shower at an \u003cstrong\u003eentry-level price\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ideal for landlords, housing associations, refurbishments and new-build developments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sb-h2\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sb-tablewrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"sb-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e170L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e210L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e250L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e300L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894511\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894513\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894514\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume (L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e179\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e279\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1414\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1516\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1766\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2086\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e553\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e553\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e553\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e553\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpty \/ full weight (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 \/ 215\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 \/ 231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 \/ 277\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 \/ 331\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eErP rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStanding heat loss (kWh\/24h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.84\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed water at 40°C, V40 (L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e204\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e217\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e293\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e366\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmersions (No. × kW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-up, bottom immersion (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e218\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e287\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e366\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-up, top immersion (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-up, both immersions (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e121\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary return\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sb-small\"\u003eAll connections accept 22mm outside-diameter pipe (compression nuts and olives supplied); thread ¾\" BSP male parallel to accept standard ¾\" BSP female fittings. Data per Heatrae Sadia\/Megaflo; information correct at time of publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sb-h2\"\u003eBaxi Direct Cylinder Replacement Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a \u003cstrong\u003eBaxi Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eBaxi Assure Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e cylinder? Find your old code below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sb-tablewrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"sb-table sb-baxi-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOld Baxi model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOld Baxi code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMegaflo Essential replacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNew code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaxi 170L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7798174\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMegaflo Essential 170L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894511\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaxi 210L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7798175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMegaflo Essential 210L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaxi 250L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7798176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMegaflo Essential 250L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894513\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaxi 300L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7798177\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMegaflo Essential 300L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894514\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaxi Assure Direct 170DD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7737167\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMegaflo Essential 170L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894511\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaxi Assure Direct 210DD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7737168\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMegaflo Essential 210L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaxi Assure Direct 250DD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7737171\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMegaflo Essential 250L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894513\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaxi Assure Direct 300DD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7737175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMegaflo Essential 300L Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7894514\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sb-small\"\u003eNeed a smaller size? The Baxi 125L and 145L Direct (7798172, 7798173) don't yet have a Megaflo Essential equivalent. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/megaflo-eco-slimline-direct-cylinder-7034082-86-100-200l-491mm\"\u003eMegaflo Eco Slimline Direct\u003c\/a\u003e covers 100–200 litres, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for a Megaflo Eco 125L or 145L Direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sb-h2\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the Megaflo Essential Direct the replacement for Baxi Direct cylinders?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Baxi has discontinued its Baxi Direct and Baxi Assure Direct cylinders, and the Megaflo Essential Direct is the recommended like-for-like replacement in 170, 210, 250 and 300 litre sizes. For example, the Baxi 210L Direct (7798175) is replaced by the Megaflo Essential 210L Direct (7894512).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between Megaflo Essential Direct and Megaflo Eco Direct?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Essential is the entry-level option, with 50mm insulation, a 20-year tank warranty and a 553mm diameter. \u003cstrong\u003eMegaflo Eco\u003c\/strong\u003e is the premium range, with 60mm insulation and a 30-year warranty on its duplex stainless-steel tank. It also comes in more versions, including the narrow 491mm \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/megaflo-eco-slimline-direct-cylinder-7034082-86-100-200l-491mm\"\u003eEco Slimline Direct\u003c\/a\u003e and Solar PV Ready models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it need an expansion vessel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Megaflo Essential Direct uses Megaflo's new internal expansion mechanism, which absorbs thermal expansion inside the cylinder. That saves wall space, parts and installation time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould I choose Direct or Indirect?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eDirect\u003c\/strong\u003e if you have no boiler, for example in an all-electric home, an off-gas property or a flat on an off-peak tariff. If you have a system or heat-only boiler, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/megaflo-essential-indirect-unvented-cylinders\"\u003eMegaflo Essential Indirect\u003c\/a\u003e lets the boiler heat your water, which is usually cheaper to run. For a heat pump, choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/megaflo-essential-ashp-heat-pump-cylinder-210-300l-7912274-7912276\"\u003eMegaflo Essential ASHP\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it include a secondary return connection?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Essential Direct does not have secondary return. If you need one for long pipe runs, consider the Megaflo Eco range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat size Megaflo Essential Direct do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 170L suits a smaller home with one bathroom, 210L a typical 3-bedroom home, and 250–300L larger homes with several bathrooms. For off-peak heating, size up so one overnight heat-up covers the whole day. Check ceiling height too: the 300L model is 2086mm tall. Not sure? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/pages\/get-a-quote\"\u003eAsk our team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sb-range\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso in the Megaflo Essential range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/megaflo-essential-indirect-unvented-cylinders\"\u003eEssential Indirect (boiler-fed)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/megaflo-essential-ashp-heat-pump-cylinder-210-300l-7912274-7912276\"\u003eEssential ASHP (heat pump)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/blogs\/learn-more\/megaflo-cylinders-guide-theres-a-megaflo-for-that\"\u003eMegaflo cylinder buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Baxi","offers":[{"title":"170L","offer_id":67609615204742,"sku":"7894511","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"210L","offer_id":67609615237510,"sku":"7894512","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250L","offer_id":67609615270278,"sku":"7894513","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":67609615303046,"sku":"7894514","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/MegafloEssentialdirectUnventedCylinder.png?v=1791815313","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/megaflo-essential-direct-unvented-cylinders","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}