Hot Water Systems

Our advice on hot water systems, off peak tarriffs, hot water timers

Electric Hot Water Systems

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With more customers becoming environmentally consicence when it comes to energy consumption, more are opting for electric or solar hot water heating. When choosing a hot water system for your home, there are several options to consider. The most common types of hot water systems include:

  1. Conventional Storage Water Heaters: These systems consist of a large tank that heats and stores water for use throughout the day. They are relatively inexpensive to install but can lead to higher energy bills due to standby heat loss.

  2. Heat Pump Water Heaters: These systems use electricity to move heat from the air or ground to heat water. While they are more energy-efficient than traditional electric water heaters, they may not perform well in cold spaces.

  3. Solar Water Heaters: By using solar panels to capture and convert sunlight into energy, these systems can provide hot water for your home. While they are eco-friendly and can lead to significant savings in the long run, they may require a backup system for cloudy days.

When selecting a hot water system, consider factors such as your budget, energy efficiency, available space, and the climate in which you live.

Maintenance Electric Hot Water Systems

What happens when you no longer have hot water from your electric hot water system? Heres a few things to check or ask us about further:

  1. Check the power to the house is on (ie lights on and other appliances working?) Then check that the hot water circuit is on and or fuse hasnt blown.

  2. If you have an old heat exchange model ie Saxon, check that the system has been topped up (normally needs to be done every winter when you start using more hot water).

  3. If theres no water leaking around the system chances are its an electrical problem so give us a call to diagnose whether the thermostat or element needs replacing.

  4. Is your hot water system big enough for your household? Ie if you have more people living in the property or having more showers quite often an upgrade is required. According to Elgas, the average shower uses 50 litres. Other factors include use of hot water for your washing machine and hot water for cooking, and washing up (if not using a dashwasher).

Off Peak Tarriff vs Time Controllers

Tarriff vs Time Controllers

Firstly what is Off peak Tarriff? Off-peak tariff refers to the electricity rate charged during times of low demand, typically late at night or early in the morning. This rate is usually lower than the standard or peak rate, encouraging consumers to shift their energy usage to off-peak hours and thus helping to balance the overall demand on the electrical grid. Off-peak tariffs are a common strategy employed by utility companies to promote energy efficiency and reduce strain on the electrical system during peak hours.

With increasing electricity prices charged there is less saving to be made vetween normal tarriff and off peak tarriff.

Time Controllers

As more households install solar panels, an important factor in best utilising your solar/PV production is home consumption vs export to grid. As feed in tarriffs reduce, its more economical to use the solar you produce.

This is where time controllers can play an important role in how you consume your electricity.

Hot water timer systems allows you to schedule when your hot water will be available, helping you save energy and money by heating water only when needed. With easy-to-use controls, you can customize your hot water schedule to suit your daily routine. Enjoy the convenience of having hot water ready when you need it while reducing energy wastage.

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