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Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 250 vs Heatrae Sadia Megaflo Eco 170
The Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 250 is a indirect unvented hot water cylinder, 250 litres. The Heatrae Sadia Megaflo Eco 170 is a indirect unvented hot water cylinder, 170 litres.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 250 | Heatrae Sadia Megaflo Eco 170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 250 litres | 170 litres |
| Dimensions | 1744 mm high x 550 mm diameter | 1384 x 579 x 600 mm (H x W x D) |
| Warranty | 25 years on the cylinder body | Lifetime guarantee in domestic installations |
| Weight | 38.3 kg empty | - |
| Relief valve setting | 6 bar and 95C | - |
| ErP rating | C | - |
| Heat-up time | - | 22 minutes (15 L/min recovery, 15C to 60C) |
| Max inlet pressure | - | 1.6 MPa (16 bar) |
| Immersion heater | - | 3kW incoloy immersion, back-up |
Sources: Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 250, Heatrae Sadia Megaflo Eco 170. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Stainless Lite Plus 250 if...
A 250 litre indirect cylinder for a larger household with higher hot water demand, part of Gledhill's Stainless Lite Plus range. It carries the same 25 year cylinder guarantee as the smaller sizes and comes with an additional off-peak immersion option.
Full Stainless Lite Plus 250 specifications →Buy or hire the Megaflo Eco 170 if...
A 170 litre indirect unvented cylinder from Heatrae Sadia's Megaflo Eco range, one of the most fitted cylinder brands in the UK. It reheats in about 22 minutes at a 15 litre/min flow rate and carries a lifetime guarantee in a domestic installation.
Full Megaflo Eco 170 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 250 and the Heatrae Sadia Megaflo Eco 170?
The Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 250 is a indirect unvented hot water cylinder, 250 litres; the Heatrae Sadia Megaflo Eco 170 is a indirect unvented hot water cylinder, 170 litres.
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