October 27, 2026
When designing a hydronic heating system, it's important to understand the difference between an indirect water heater and a buffer tank. While both are installed alongside boilers, they serve very different purposes. The Rheem® STID Series Indirect Tanks stores and delivers domestic hot water for showers, faucets, dishwashers, and laundry. The Rheem® STB Series Buffer Tanks improves heating system performance by increasing system water volume and reducing equipment short cycling. It does not produce domestic hot water. Rheem® STID Series Indirect Tanks The STID Series Indirect Tanks are heated by a high-efficiency boiler to produce and store domestic hot water.…
