Head to head
Heatrae Sadia Multipoint 50 vs Telford Tempest 170 Direct
The Telford Tempest 170 Direct comes with 23 years more warranty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Warranty: the Telford Tempest 170 Direct comes with 23 years more warranty.
Specifications side by side
| Heatrae Sadia Multipoint 50 | Telford Tempest 170 Direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 litres | 170 litres |
| Dimensions | 1007 x 997 x 350 (V) / 371 x 371 x 350 (H) mm | 1200 mm high x 510 mm diameter (approx.) |
| Warranty | 2 years full warranty, 10 years on the inner cylinder | Lifetime guarantee on the cylinder (25 years internal), 2 years on components |
| Power | 3 kW, 230V | - |
| Heat-up time | approx. 58 minutes | - |
| Recovery time | approx. 41 minutes | - |
| Max operating pressure | 10 bar | - |
| Weight | - | 40 kg empty, 208 kg full |
| Immersion heater | - | 2 x 3kW, 240V single phase |
| Max inlet pressure | - | 3 bar (inlet control group) |
Sources: Heatrae Sadia Multipoint 50, Telford Tempest 170 Direct. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Multipoint 50 if...
A 50 litre electric unvented water heater from Heatrae Sadia's Multipoint range, for a property with no boiler-fed hot water such as an outbuilding or small flat. It runs from a 3kW element and carries a 10 year warranty on the inner cylinder.
Full Multipoint 50 specifications →Buy or hire the Tempest 170 Direct if...
- you want one that comes with 23 years more warranty
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 Heatrae Sadia Multipoint 50 and the Telford Tempest 170 Direct?
The Telford Tempest 170 Direct comes with 23 years more warranty. The Heatrae Sadia Multipoint 50 is a electric unvented water heater, 50 litres; the Telford Tempest 170 Direct is a direct unvented hot water cylinder, 170 litres.
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