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Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 250 vs Telford Tempest 170 Direct
The Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 250 is a indirect unvented hot water cylinder, 250 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 250 | Telford Tempest 170 Direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 250 litres | 170 litres |
| Dimensions | 1744 mm high x 550 mm diameter | 1200 mm high x 510 mm diameter (approx.) |
| Weight | 38.3 kg empty | 40 kg empty, 208 kg full |
| Warranty | 25 years on the cylinder body | Lifetime guarantee on the cylinder (25 years internal), 2 years on components |
| Relief valve setting | 6 bar and 95C | - |
| ErP rating | C | - |
| Immersion heater | - | 2 x 3kW, 240V single phase |
| Max inlet pressure | - | 3 bar (inlet control group) |
Sources: Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 250, 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 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 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 250 and the Telford Tempest 170 Direct?
The Gledhill Stainless Lite Plus 250 is a indirect unvented hot water cylinder, 250 litres; the Telford Tempest 170 Direct is a direct unvented hot water cylinder, 170 litres.
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