2007-04-10 00:17:36 · 15 answers · asked by Brian R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A lot depends on the length of the immersion heater and the length of the thermostat which can be from 7- 18", the size of the cylinder will also have some effect. However in the interests of economy I would start at 55-60°C and give it a trial for a week. Then adjust it up a few degrees more if required.
2007-04-10 02:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Immersion Tank Thermostat
2016-12-28 11:37:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Immersion Heater Thermostat Setting
2016-11-08 04:04:09 · answer #3 · answered by leisure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just been reading through the answers so far, what a difference of opinion.
I set mine at 55 - 60 as I like the water hot but not scalding. When the system has it's annual service some of the engineers insist on turning it up to 70, others ask me if I prefer it at 60 and leave it where it is.
2007-04-10 04:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by Florence-Anna 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Switch it off while away. When home switch it on for two periods every day. Morning for about an hour and evening for the same. Mine comes on, by time switch, at 6am as I am on economy 7 which gives me power at around 5pence per KW/hour before 7am. If you leave it on all day the heater will go on and off all day as it makes up for the standing heat losses that occur from the tank and the localised pipework. Even on a well lagged tank, these heat losses can mount up during a day and on your quarterly bill can add a significant amount. If your not on econ7 then you are paying around 16 to 20 pence per KW/hr. Enjoy your time away.
2016-03-18 07:17:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a combi but years ago i had a hot tank in the airing cupboard and i think i used to set the immersion heater at 65 about
2007-04-13 04:39:55 · answer #6 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Between 60 - 65 degrees C is fine any higher than 65 and you will be scalding people. Any lower than 60 and it will not be hot enough on cold days. Remember washing machines on hot cycle operate at 60 degrees C so its best to have your water just a wee bit higher than that.
2007-04-10 02:16:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
notmaly 55 to 60
2007-04-11 06:17:18 · answer #8 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set it at 60 degrees celsius. Resist the urge to set it at a lower temperature, as if the cylinder is constantly only warm this can encourage bacteria possibly legionella.
hope this helps
2007-04-10 07:09:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have a shower with a pump, you may find that the pump is guaranteed only to 60 degrees F. Hotter than that will rot the seal.
2007-04-10 03:27:31 · answer #10 · answered by Duffer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋