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New flat has an immersion heater with two elements (one nearer the top of the tank, one nearer the bottom). Can someone ITK either confirm or ridicule my two assumptions?:
1. Both elements stop heating the tank if it hits a certain temperaturem, therefore saving electricity (e.g. it's not constantly heating and heating - it only does so when it goes below that target temp?) 2. I probably only need to use the one nearer the top for everyday use, not both, as I will only need the hot water at the top of the tank unless I'm using loads?
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A double element job? On those there is no thermostat, it will heat continuously and cost you a fortune. You need to turn it off every three hours for 20 mins otherwise it will blow up.
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A double element job? On those there is no thermostat, it will heat continuously and cost you a fortune. You need to turn it off every three hours for 20 mins otherwise it will blow up.
Especially throughout the night. Owning an immersion heater is a serious commitment and best left for serious heating equipment enthusiasts.
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The top one is normally just a boost and the bottom one works off ecomeny 7. They should both have immersion stats in them , which should cut the electric off once the temp is reached. Just make sure the thermostats have overheat cut offs fitted. Most people who I’ve worked for before just leave the bottom one on all the time and only use the top one for a boost up of hot water , hope that helps .
The top one is normally just a boost and the bottom one works off ecomeny 7. They should both have immersion stats in them , which should cut the electric off once the temp is reached. Just make sure the thermostats have overheat cut offs fitted. Most people who I’ve worked for before just leave the bottom one on all the time and only use the top one for a boost up of hot water , hope that helps .
Well, that's his third completely different answer...
He's either going to be bankrupt or stinky by next weekend.
I feel you have been misled on this one. I hope the following is illuminating.
1. It really depends on whether the target temperature is within the allotted range of the thermostat. If it isn't, you will never reach your target temperature.
2. the use of loads is relative. But for arguments sake, if loads is less than the amount of hot water available, then you wont have to change the settings.
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The top one is normally just a boost and the bottom one works off ecomeny 7. They should both have immersion stats in them , which should cut the electric off once the temp is reached. Just make sure the thermostats have overheat cut offs fitted. Most people who I’ve worked for before just leave the bottom one on all the time and only use the top one for a boost up of hot water , hope that helps .
This is more than likely the right answer.
You need to check that the bottom one is on a timer that coincides with the low tariff rate 10.30pm to 8.30am and that you have a dual tariff meter, assuming that it's not a smart meter.
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