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  • Gerry1
    Gerry1 Posts: 10,853 Forumite
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    edited 11 May 2021 at 7:23PM
    Robin9 said:
    The hot water tank has two elements - the bottom one is used at night and should be switched on ; the top one is a boost and should be switched .
    Take your showers before 0700
    The hot water tank has two elements - the bottom one is used at night and should be switched on ; the top one is a boost and should be switched OFF.

    Taking your showers before 0700 won't help you if the off-peak period ends at 0630.  Far better to use hot water from the tank, boosted by a pump if necessary, then you can have a cheap rate shower at any time.
  • shinytop
    shinytop Posts: 2,201 Forumite
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    Isn't there a point where the savings between heating the water you think you'll need on E7 and have it sitting in the tank until you need it and heating a precise amount of water using a peak rate instant shower, disappear?  Especially for low users.
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