Hi, I have recently had my rubbish economy 7 wet radiator heating system removed (as it was ancient and ineffective). I have replaced it with haverland gel electric radiators that are superb and I no longer need econ7. Now I have a dilemma. How do I heat my hot water? The current system was a huge 240litre immersion cylinder (heated overnight on e7). I can't afford to keep heating this huge monstrosity on normal rate electric, neither do I need that much water. I have an electric shower, hardly use the bath and have a cold fill washing machine so only need hot water for hand washing and washing up. I live in a remote village that does not have gas. Could someone please help or advise the best system for this? Thanks
Install a small under sink water heater and turn the immersion off unless you need it.Screwfix do some good water heaters have a peep.
Thanks plumber boy I did think of that but I was hoping to get rid of the huge immersion all together if possible. I would also need two water heaters one for bathroom and one for kitchen.
Can you not link basin to sink hot? If not just get a smaller cylinder you can get them made in all sorts of sizes.
Thank you, I will look into it. I like the idea of a smaller cylinder. That way I can still have running hot water, but it won't cost me a fortune to heat the thing. The smallest size I have seen is about 40 litres. Do you think this will be adequate?! Only two of us in the house, and like I say everything else is independent.
Remember if your shower fails you may need the bath,so for two people I would recommend a cylinder with a capacity of 120L with a boost immersion in the top and E7 immersion in the bottom. This way you can boost when you like without heating the whole cylinder.Hope this helps.