trades and handymen - head to head
Gledhill vs Telford
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Gledhill | Telford | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom (Portsmouth) | United Kingdom (Merseyside) |
| Making trailers since | 1965 | 1975 |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Available, smaller network |
| Range covers | Unvented hot water cylinders, Thermal stores, Cylinder controls, Renewables integration kits | Unvented hot water cylinders, Vented copper cylinders, Thermal stores, Renewables cylinders |
| Best known for | Stainless Lite Plus | Tempest |
Choose Gledhill if...
Gledhill is a UK cylinder maker whose Stainless Lite Plus range spans 90 to 400 litres, carrying a 25 year cylinder guarantee. Its corrugated coil design is built for faster reheat when paired with a boiler or heat pump.
Look at: Stainless Lite Plus
Full Gledhill profile →Choose Telford if...
Telford is a UK cylinder manufacturer whose Tempest range is built in duplex stainless steel and carries a lifetime guarantee on the cylinder body when serviced annually. It covers direct and indirect installations for both boiler and heat pump systems.
Look at: Tempest
Full Telford profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK trades and handymen companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Gledhill vs Telford - common questions
Is Gledhill better than Telford?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Gledhill is a UK cylinder maker whose Stainless Lite Plus range spans 90 to 400 litres, carrying a 25 year cylinder guarantee. Its corrugated coil design is built for faster reheat when paired with a boiler or heat pump. Telford is a UK cylinder manufacturer whose Tempest range is built in duplex stainless steel and carries a lifetime guarantee on the cylinder body when serviced annually. It covers direct and indirect installations for both boiler and heat pump systems.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Gledhill or Telford?
Gledhill: UK manufacturer with cylinders stocked by plumbing and heating merchants across the country. Telford: Sold across the UK through plumbing and heating merchants.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK trades and handymen companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.