Immersion heater on Tempest Water Cylinder

sb8905
sb8905 Posts: 1 Newbie
Hi - first post but hoping someone can help!

Recently moved into new house and out electricity bill has rocketed. Same size house, same use. However I was looking at our water tank (Tempest Water Cylinder) and I think the immersion has been on 24/7!! Before I switch off what I think is the immersion I wanted to see if anyone could confirm.

On the side of the tank is a round external item running to a electric switch. I've googled it and really sure its immersion. It doesnt need to be on if the oil boiler is sorting it all - does it!? Its been years since had this kind of system.

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  • Hasbeen
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    edited 29 February 2020 at 1:14PM
    From your last photo it appears emersion has been left off.  From your first photo it appears previous user had emersion when switched on at a low setting. Should be between 60 and 65C
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  • Robin9
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    Can you define "rocketed" please ? What is your consumption in ACTUAL kWh ?
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
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