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Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 150 vs Telford Tempest 170 Direct
The Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 150 is a indirect unvented hot water cylinder, 150 litres. The Telford Tempest 170 Direct is a direct unvented hot water cylinder, 170 litres.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 150 | Telford Tempest 170 Direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 150 litres | 170 litres |
| Dimensions | 1118 mm high x 550 mm diameter | 1200 mm high x 510 mm diameter (approx.) |
| Weight | 26 kg empty, 174 kg full | 40 kg empty, 208 kg full |
| Immersion heater | 3kW incoloy immersion, back-up | 2 x 3kW, 240V single phase |
| Heat-up time | 25 minutes | - |
| Relief valve setting | 6 bar and 95C | - |
| ErP rating | B | - |
| Max inlet pressure | - | 3 bar (inlet control group) |
| Warranty | - | Lifetime guarantee on the cylinder (25 years internal), 2 years on components |
Sources: Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 150, Telford Tempest 170 Direct. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Stainless Lite Plus 150 if...
A 150 litre indirect cylinder from Gledhill's Stainless Lite Plus range, sized for a small to medium house. Its corrugated coil reheats in about 25 minutes, and the range carries a 25 year guarantee on the cylinder body.
Full Stainless Lite Plus 150 specifications →Buy or hire the Tempest 170 Direct if...
A 170 litre direct unvented cylinder from Telford's Tempest range, built in duplex stainless steel with twin 3kW immersions rather than a boiler coil. It suits an all-electric property, and the cylinder body carries a lifetime guarantee when serviced annually.
Full Tempest 170 Direct specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 150 and the Telford Tempest 170 Direct?
The Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 150 is a indirect unvented hot water cylinder, 150 litres; the Telford Tempest 170 Direct is a direct unvented hot water cylinder, 170 litres.
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