Advantages
There are a number of advantages with using an unvented hot water cylinder. For example:
High water pressure - great for showers so no need for booster pumps
Balanced water pressure at hot and cold taps/faucets
Balanced shower pressure - allowing for safer temperature control
Better high pressure terminal fittings - such as taps/faucets and valves
No cold water storage cistern/tank - enabling loft conversion
Improved cylinder location flexibility due to mains water pressure
Quicker to install than an open vented cylinder and its associated fittings
Disadvantages
The disadvantages with unvented cylinders are:
With low mains water pressure and poor flow rate, the system may be unable to operate
No water storage in the event of a water mains failure
Extra controls occupy more space (unless using a composite/combination valve)
Price - unvented cylinders usually cost more than open vented cylinders



