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    Tankless Water Heater in Closet

    'd like to replace this with a tankless water heater. We live in a condo and this currently power vents out to I believe the roof. We are on the 3rd floor of a 4 floor building. Can I replace this with a tankless water heater? Will there be enough combustible air around the unit? Can it...
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    How do I control my immersion heater?

    I have just bought a flat and the water is heated via an old UV Gold immersion heater system. A plumber friend of mine suggested I look for a timer to control it but I haven’t been able to find anything. I have no idea how to control the hot water! Does anyone have any suggestions? Pics...
  3. K

    Looking for answer to water heater sme

    At our wits end. Remodeled a farm house in 2020, installed the water heater and due to appliances being backordered couldn't move in until Nov. of that year. After a hot shower we noticed a terrible smell. We had the lines smoked, venting tested, used a camera on the lines, all from a local...
  4. M

    Water Heater Leaking from back of heater

    Hi we have an Ariston new europrisma 10 UR 3KW heater and it has started to leak from a hole that is covered with tape at the back of the heater. I have tried to find something that explains what this hole is but can't find anything. The heater has been in about 3-4 years and only started...
  5. DJseals

    Immersion heater replacement

    I want to replace my old immersion heater, it currently has a dual immersion with bath/sink switch, we only ever need the whole tank heated so can i replace with a single immersion? or if i am doing it a a DIYer is like for like easier.
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    Immersion heater noise

    I had a new water heater element fitted a few weeks ago that heats water at night on economy 7. Previous heater elements have been very quiet but I can hear the new one heating the tank at night. It sounds a bit like a boiling kettle. Is this normal? It’s driving me mad!
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    Ariston Next Evo X SFT multipoint water heater. Temperature issues.

    Hi all:) This is my first post here. My Dad recently had an Ariston Next Evo X SFT 16L multipoint water heater installed to replace the previous one that was leaking. What concerns me is that it basically takes about one and a half minutes for the water to reach even a a basic useful...
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    Do I need to shutdown water heater if main is shut off?

    I noticed the other day, I had to repair a leaky valve that fed water to the refrigerator and washing machine. I noticed after I turned the main water off, that, after cutting the pipe... a bunch of hot steaming water came out. I didn't expect that to happen. Another Texas winter event is...
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    Triton shower heater kettling query

    Hi Guys Im on my third T100XR in quick sucession. The water heaters start kettling, making a banging noise. This happens after about 12 to 18 months of domestic use. Triton say they have never heard of the issue, probably as they would. We are in a soft water area, mains pressure is good, and...
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    Ferroli instant water heater

    Hello, I have a Ferroli SKY F 14 instant water heater that shows error A01. Once I hit reset the water heater fires up normally and modulates the gas and the temperature with no problems. Once the water is turned off, and stays off for a while, once it is turned on again the first time it...
  11. J

    Electric water heater - recommendations?

    Hi all, My customer needs a new water heater/boiler - preferably electric. (Getting the gas pipe through to the desired location is a bit of a no-go. It's a tiny stone-walled, screed floored terraced cottage, with no easy route for the gas pipe. So we're looking at electric options). Two people...
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    Immersion heater coming on too early

    Hi all I’m not a plumber or a DIYer. I need help! My immersion heater has started coming on at about 10.15 pm. I dont know when this started happening but normally it comes on after midnight ( it runs on eco 7). The immersion is wired into a switch on the wall that lights up when the heater is...
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    Immersion heater problems!

    Good evening everyone :), I’ve recently moved into a new flat that is completely electric (It’s got a dual immersion heater) and just had a smart meter installed. The dual immersion heater and has two separate switches - one is labelled top. I’ve had them both on since moving in but just seen...
  14. M

    immersion heater failed after 4 months

    Is there any reason other than poor element. Why an immersion heater would fail 4 months after fitting on an unvented cylinder? Apparently it has power too it etc. Thanks. It isn't the original one either.
  15. A

    Electric heater for wet underfloor heating

    Hello I've got a wet ufh heated by gas boiler. Is it possible to connect an indoor electric heat pump or heater that would fit in the utility room cupboard and be used during the day when solar panels are generating excess electricity?
  16. J

    .Electric Heater for Shower and Taps

    Hi all, I'm very new to boilers and would appreciate any advice. I've moved into a new flat (electric only, no gas) that has an old immersion tank that keeps the water hot all day. This is costing me a fortune. The only water I need heated is for two taps and a shower. In my old flat I had...
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    immersion heater not turning on

    Hello Thank you for joining me I really hope someone can help me here I am having a problem with this immersion heater on the picture, I can't turn it on. I had an electrician coming about 1 month ago, he did set it to turn on for 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening but I...
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    Insufficient water pressure for Trition 30i - Instant water heater

    Hello, I've had one of these plumbed and wired (3KW) in to my mothers house in order to add hot water to a sink with cold tap only (ex council 60') only to be told that the available water (to the Triton 30i instant hot water heater) is coming via the main water tank not mains pressure as...
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    Undersink instanous water heater

    Is there an under sink electric water heater say 10kw. That will work to supply the hot water for a kitchen sink?
  20. A

    What instant water heater should I get?

    Hi. I've taken my immersion heater out and want to replace it with an instant hot water heater. The unit will be placed on a wall at chest height from where the immersion heater control was sited (Horstmann economy 7 quartz) The fuse on the fuse board says it's a 16A. I only need it to heat...

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