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  1. D

    X8 electric showers on Open Vented system low pressure pump

    Ive been asked to remedy the low water pressure at the x8 electric shower outlets at a care home. Currently its an open vented system, with heat only boiler with CWS and F and E tank. It appears all the showers are run from the gravity feed and a few off the cold mains? Its hard to know given...
  2. C

    Electric water heater in line with combi hot supply

    We have a gas combi boiler for water and heating and are also on a water meter. To get hot water for washing up in the kitchen means running the tap for a minute or so, wasting lots of water each time. I am thinking about an electric water heater under the sink, such as the Ariston 2kW 10l...
  3. 1

    Electric Water Heater Advice

    Hi All Sorry if this is the wrong category for my question. Looking for a little advice on an electric water heating system. I have a small cleaning area that has 2 sinks and a spray gun, this is used to clean out refurbished White Goods, so things like Fridge shelves and baskets go in the...
  4. M

    Wall Mounted Electric Fire Under Boiler

    Hi, I've converted half my out-house into a small office. It's getting rather cold in there now the temperature is starting to drop. I want to wall mount an electric fire but the only space available is underneath my boiler. I'm concerned this could be dangerous. Any advice is welcome...
  5. V

    Electric boiler advice

    Hi All, I wondered if I can get your opinions on a hot water and heating system in a property we are about to purchase. The property is a three bedroom bungalow (recently extended to loft from 2 bedrooms) with two bathrooms and roughly 7 radiators (1 x long radiator). It's about 1000 sqft in...
  6. Scott_D

    Cable to an electric shower

    A friend has asked if it is safe/allowed to run a surface mounted cable to an electric shower? It's happened at his grandparents house down south and he is a bit worried Said its surface mounted but in a conduit Sounds rough but is it ok?
  7. W

    Mira airboost vs a pumped electric shower?

    We have rediculously low water pressure. Just wondering if we would be better off with a Mira airboost or a pumped electric shower like the Triton T80si? Thanks
  8. Rob Foster

    Gledhill electric hot water units

    Speak as I find the units in McCarthy Stone retirement flats are ALways breaking down that’s why I see loads of their vans going south M6 every working day to fix the rubbish night store heaters but maybe I should keep quiet as there is loads of money being made out of vulnerable pensioners...
  9. S

    Advice for low usage electric based DHW

    Good morning all, I'm after advice so I hope this is the appropriate page to ask. My wife is opening a health clinic and there will be 4 treatment rooms, a small kitchen and toilet. I haven't got a clue what to use for hot water but it will be electric. Each of the 4 treatment rooms will have a...
  10. S.P.S.

    Topping up customers electric.....

    So, Who’s had to top up the customer’s electric or gas so you can actually carry out your work.....!? Today I started a combi conversion and needed to plug my battery chargers and powerflusher in.... no electric.... The property is rented and between tenants so I needed to go and stick a...
  11. Jack bIRCHLEY

    Electric boilers, running costs and replacement options?

    Hello, I am looking at buying a property with a HeatraeSadia AMPTEC system fitted. It is a brand new system coupled to a thermaq UNICYL cylinder We are a bit worried about the cost of running this system, and may be looking to remove it and fit a gas boiler instead. Unfortunately it is fitted...
  12. T

    Electric Heating - Condensation, ventilation.

    Small 47 sq meter 2nd floor flat in London - 50 flat block Built 1998. All electric , no gas possible. 2 x 20 yr old original Creda storage heaters - lounge and bedroom - both have windows. The flat possibly wont be occupied 2-4 weeks in some months during the year. Because of this will...
  13. S

    Gas Boiler v Electric with unvented cylinder

    More out of curiosity and to gain knowledge on the matter, what is the general energy consumption and pros and cons between a standard combi boiler say an ideal logic, and a 4kw potterton gold electric boiler feeding an unvented cylinder at about 100l or so? Any general thoughts on electric...
  14. L

    Electric shower starts then stops after 5 seconds

    Morning all, My electric shower isn't working. It starts for 5 seconds then stops. I have an unvented hot water immersion cylinder in the loft which says the benefit is no frozen pipes! Any ideas? I'm getting water ok from the taps.
  15. K

    Fix a leaking Electric towel rail

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum and this maybe not the right area to post so if wrong, please admin relocate. I have an electric towel radiator/rail in the bathroom and it's leaks water when it is turned on. I was told by a plumber that these radiator's are not repairable and it was better to...
  16. Bettyboo

    How to quantify bills from additional electric radiator

    My prospective lodger wants to bring a radiator with him. (He's Greek and likes warm environment in his bedroom.) Does anyone know how I would quantify extra electricity used and costs please? Currently have gas heating Thanks! Betty
  17. J

    SAP says ideal logic combi and electric shower in 3 bed semi with 2 baths. Will it work?

    Hi, I'm a house builder and am putting together a spec for some new build semis. They're 1200 sq ft with 2 bathrooms, one main with shower of bath and one ensuite with just shower. A system boiler and tank means I fail the SAP test without some other expensive alterations. If we have a this...
  18. M

    15 L multipoint electric unverted...

    Hi chaps. Does anyone know of another brand of 15L multipoint electric water heater compared to heatrae sadia. The price for one of These is £600. I need it to do 2 coffee shop sinks and 2 toilet basins. The old unit which is the above is knackered and a company want 1200 to fit new one. Cheers
  19. Andrew Garrett

    recommendations for a new all electric hot water system

    Hi there I am hoping you can help. I am having issues with my 25 year old hot water system and considering replacement. I have a water tank that feeds the boiler through a gate valve with a howdens electric WE501 immersion heater. Pressure is good from the cold, almost non existant from the...
  20. P

    Diy stud, electric wires and pipe finder

    Hi Has anyone used a stud, electric wire and pipe finder? It looks really good but is it as great as they say? Does anyone have any experience in using them? Thanks Paul

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