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Joule · Heat Pump Indirect · Ireland 2026
Joule Cyclone Std High Gain 210L — Ireland 2026
Ireland's most popular heat pump cylinder — made in Waterford, large HP coil
Ireland's most widely installed heat pump cylinder, manufactured in Waterford since 1978. The Cyclone Std High Gain has a 3.1 m² primary heat exchanger coil — large enough to transfer heat efficiently from a heat pump operating at low flow temperatures of 45–55°C. Two immersion heaters provide backup heating if the heat pump is serviced or in legionella protection mode. The 25-year warranty and Irish manufacturing make this the default specification for heat pump installers nationwide.
210L3.1m² HP coil25-yr warrantyCopperVented🇮🇪 Made in IrelandSEAI: part of HP grant
⚙️ Specifications
Capacity
210 litres
Primary (HP) coil area
3.1 m²
Cylinder type
Vented (gravity-fed cold tank)
Inner material
Copper
Insulation thickness
80 mm
Standing heat loss
1.28 kWh/24h
Max primary temp
80°C
Immersion heaters
2 × 3 kW
Dimensions (H × Ø)
1470 × 545 mm
Weight (empty)
48 kg
Warranty
25 years
Made in Ireland
✅ Yes — Irish manufactured
💰 Pricing & SEAI grant
Cylinder supply price
~€650
Plus installation labour ~€400–€700 · Total installed ~€1,200
💰 Covered by SEAI Heat Pump System Grant (3 Feb 2026)
The cylinder is included as part of your overall heat pump installation cost. The SEAI grant covers the total installed system cost — heat pump, cylinder, controls, pipework and labour — up to:
① Heat Pump Equipment Grant€6,500
② Central Heating Upgrade (inc. cylinder)€2,000
③ Renewable Heat Bonus (fossil fuel switch)€4,000
Maximum total grant€12,500
Apply at seai.ie — receive Letter of Offer before installation begins. BER assessment required (€200 SEAI grant). Homes built before 2007 need Technical Assessment (€200). Installer must be SEAI-registered.
Key highlights
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Made in Waterford — Irish manufacturing
Joule has manufactured cylinders in Waterford since 1978. Irish-made means local parts availability, faster warranty support, and a brand familiar to every Irish heat pump installer
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3.1 m² coil — built for heat pump temperatures
Standard cylinders have coils of 1.5–2.0 m² designed for boiler temperatures of 70–80°C. The High Gain coil at 3.1 m² transfers the same heat at 45–55°C — matching what heat pumps actually deliver
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25-year warranty
The longest warranty of any copper cylinder widely available in Ireland — Joule backs the Cyclone for a quarter century
🏠 Suitable for
New buildRetrofitHeat pumpAll property types
Installation note: Vented cylinders require a cold water storage tank (usually in the loft) feeding by gravity. If your home doesn't have a loft tank, discuss with your plumber whether a vented or unvented cylinder is more appropriate for your installation.
✅ What we like
Made in Waterford — Irish manufacturing, nationwide parts and service
25-year warranty — class-leading in the Irish market
3.1 m² primary coil — optimised for heat pump low-temperature operation
Two immersion heaters — backup heating + scheduled legionella protection
80mm insulation — low standing heat loss (1.28 kWh/24h)
Most widely stocked cylinder among Irish heat pump installers
⚠️ Worth knowing
Vented design requires cold water storage tank in loft — not suitable for all properties
Copper inner — heavier than stainless alternatives
Not suitable for mains-pressure showers without pump
🌡️ Compatible heat pump brands
The Cyclone Std High Gain 210L is compatible with all major air-to-water heat pump brands and is factory-recommended or shipped with Grant Aerona4. See the Heat Pump Directory for full specifications, pricing and SEAI grant details on all 19 heat pumps available in Ireland.
The Joule Cyclone Std High Gain 210L cylinder itself costs approximately ~€650. Installation (remove existing cylinder, connect to heat pump primary circuit, commission immersion backup) adds approximately €400–€700. Total installed cost: typically ~€1,200. This is usually included in the overall heat pump installation quote from your SEAI-registered installer — ask for the cylinder to be itemised on the quote so you can compare against other brands.
In most cases, no — your existing cylinder should be replaced as part of the heat pump installation. Standard cylinders have small primary coils (1.5–2.0 m²) designed for boiler temperatures of 70–80°C. Heat pumps deliver water at 45–55°C and need a much larger coil (typically 2.8–3.4 m²) to transfer adequate heat at the lower temperature. The Joule Cyclone Std High Gain 210L has a 3.1 m² primary coil — specifically sized for heat pump low-temperature operation. Using a standard cylinder with a heat pump results in slow reheat, inefficient operation, and higher running costs.
Yes — the cylinder cost is included within the SEAI Heat Pump System Grant (up to €12,500 for houses switching from fossil fuel heating, from 3 February 2026). The grant is applied to the total installed system cost including heat pump, cylinder, controls, pipework and labour — not as a separate per-component payment. Cylinders are not individually grant-funded as standalone items. A BER assessment is required before the grant can be drawn down, and all work must be carried out by a SEAI-registered contractor. The Joule Cyclone Std High Gain 210L's ~€650 cylinder cost contributes toward the Central Heating Upgrade element of the grant (up to €2,000).
A heat pump cylinder is typically set to 55–60°C to balance legionella risk with heat pump efficiency. Legionella bacteria cannot survive above 60°C. Most heat pump systems include a weekly legionella protection cycle where the immersion heater in the Joule Cyclone Std High Gain 210L raises the full cylinder to 60–70°C. Day-to-day, the heat pump heats the cylinder to the setpoint temperature (often 50–55°C) — a heat pump's COP drops significantly above 55°C. The Joule Cyclone Std High Gain 210L's max primary temperature of 80°C accommodates both routine heat pump operation and legionella protection cycles. Your installer will configure the legionella cycle as part of commissioning.
The Joule Cyclone Std High Gain 210L at 210L is suited to a typical 3–4 bedroom family home. A heat pump heats the cylinder slowly over 2–4 hours (compared to a boiler's rapid reheat) — so the system is usually programmed to heat the cylinder once or twice daily, storing enough hot water for the day's demand. General guideline: allow 40–50 litres per person per day. For a 4-person household with a heat pump: 160–200L minimum. Homes with high shower use or a bath should consider 200–250L.
Copper is the most widely used material for hot water cylinders in Ireland and works perfectly well in most locations. The Joule Cyclone Std High Gain 210L's copper inner is fully compatible with heat pump operation at 45–60°C. Copper becomes less ideal in two situations: hard water areas (Dublin, Kildare, Meath — calcium deposits accelerate internal corrosion over 15–20 years) and coastal properties within 5–10km of the sea (salt air degrades exposed copper fittings). For soft water areas and inland properties, copper is the most cost-effective choice. For hard water or coastal areas, consider the Kingspan Albion Ultrasteel (duplex stainless) or Telford Tempest (stainless 304) instead.
Joule manufacturing in Ireland means parts, warranty support and replacement components are held locally — not shipped from overseas depots with 2–4 week lead times. For a heat pump system that is your primary heating source, a warranty claim requiring a new cylinder should not leave your home without hot water for weeks. Irish-manufactured cylinders also mean shorter supply chains, typically lower logistics-related carbon, and supporting Irish employment. The 25-year warranty on the Joule Cyclone Std High Gain 210L is backed by a local manufacturer — not a foreign subsidiary — giving greater confidence in long-term warranty support.
Heat transfer through a coil depends on temperature difference (ΔT), flow rate, and coil surface area. In a boiler system, ΔT is large (boiler at 75°C, cylinder at 55°C → ΔT = 20°C) — even a small coil transfers heat quickly. In a heat pump system, ΔT is small (HP at 50°C, cylinder at 45°C → ΔT = 5°C). With a small ΔT, you need a much larger coil surface area to transfer the same heat. The Joule Cyclone Std High Gain 210L's 3.1 m² primary coil compensates for the low temperature differential, allowing the heat pump to operate at lower, more efficient flow temperatures without sacrificing reheat time. Standard boiler cylinders typically have only 1.5–2.0 m² coils — using one with a heat pump results in slow reheat and the heat pump working harder and less efficiently.
A heat pump delivers water at 45–55°C — significantly lower than a gas or oil boiler's 70–80°C. Standard cylinders have small primary coils designed for high-temperature boiler water. When you use a standard cylinder with a heat pump, there isn't enough coil surface area to transfer adequate heat at the lower temperature, so the cylinder heats slowly and the heat pump runs inefficiently. A 'high gain' or 'heat pump' cylinder has a much larger primary coil (typically 2.5–4.5 m²) that compensates for the lower temperature differential. Always specify a heat pump cylinder when installing an air-to-water heat pump.
A vented cylinder is fed from a cold water storage tank (typically in the loft) by gravity. Water pressure to taps and showers depends on the height of the cold tank above the outlet — low tanks give poor pressure. An unvented (mains pressure) cylinder is connected directly to the mains cold water supply. It delivers mains pressure hot water to every tap and shower without needing a loft tank or pump. Unvented cylinders require G3-certified installation (a qualified plumber with the G3 unvented hot water qualification). For new builds and full retrofits, unvented is generally preferred for comfort and simplicity. For simple heat pump replacements in homes with existing vented systems, a vented cylinder is often the easier and lower-cost option.
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