immersion heater economy 7 help needed

Gerry1

The photo shows that the immersion heater is in the Timed mode although it's not obvious what those times are.  Here are the instructions.

It's normally used with E7 so that it's only on during the cheap rate.  However, with panel heaters E7 would probably not be cost effective during the winter because the day rate is expensive.  However, it might be worthwhile using E7 during the summer if you don't mind being on a variable tariff.  Do you have an E7 meter?

Swipe

OK so it's preset. Therefore, to ensure that it's not heating outside of the boost time, make sure you turn the timed switch off after the boost has heated the water. And I agree, those rates are expensive, get on a comparison site and switch to something cheaper.

Reed_Richards

If you turn the clock clockwise through 24 hours you will probably here a slight click as you pass through the off/on and on/off transitions times.  That would give you some idea of when the timer is set to run.

io96

wow thanks for all the replies on this, much appreciated. think we will stick to using the boost, and shop around! there is a £30 exit fee if done early but from whats been said, this may be worth paying! thanks again all

io96

also @  qrizb... we are a 4 story building of flats, we're 3rd floor with flats either side of us, but exterior walls front and back 
i did just have a quick look on uswitch and there wasnt anything majorly cheaper in terms of the rates! not sure how it works if its based on where you live (south, not too far from london), type of building etc, sorry if that sounds silly, first time paying bills so completely new to it! but will defo keep an eye out on comparison sites/try and look into it a little more 
have also attached a photo of the radiators we have, and the panel in the hallway 

Gerry1

As advised by @QrizB, use Citizens Advice and 'Which? Switch'.  Uswitch defaults to hiding the tariffs that don't pay them commission, so you probably missed them.  Prices vary regionally but this is taken care of when you enter your postcode and property number.

You'll have to guess your annual consumption; try 4200kWh initially.  Send monthly meter readings and keep records and then you'll get a more accurate idea as the months go by.

Gerry1

io96 said:

there is a £30 exit fee if done early but from whats been said, this may be worth paying!

Were Scottish Power the incumbent supplier and have you just signed up to a fixed tariff with them?  If so, you may still be within the 14-day cooling off period.

Would probably be worth cancelling and staying on SP's standard variable tariff for a short period until you have found a better tariff and started a switch: no point in wasting money on paying a £30 exit fee if you can play the Get Out Of Jail card today.

macman

Gerry1 said:

As advised by @QrizB, use Citizens Advice and 'Which? Switch'.  Uswitch defaults to hiding the tariffs that don't pay them commission, so you probably missed them.  Prices vary regionally but this is taken care of when you enter your postcode and property number.

You'll have to guess your annual consumption; try 4200kWh initially.  Send monthly meter readings and keep records and then you'll get a more accurate idea as the months go by.

An all-electric flat is surely going to use a lot more than 4,200kWh pa?

Gerry1

macman said:

Gerry1 said:

As advised by @QrizB, use Citizens Advice and 'Which? Switch'.  Uswitch defaults to hiding the tariffs that don't pay them commission, so you probably missed them.  Prices vary regionally but this is taken care of when you enter your postcode and property number.

You'll have to guess your annual consumption; try 4200kWh initially.  Send monthly meter readings and keep records and then you'll get a more accurate idea as the months go by.

An all-electric flat is surely going to use a lot more than 4,200kWh pa?

It's Ofgem's 'Medium' figure.

QrizB

io96 said:

have also attached a photo of the radiators we have, and the panel in the hallway 

That's very useful, thank you.

Here's a guide on how to programme your controller:

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Program+the+Dimplex+RXPW4/55005

At the bottom of the guide is a link to a copy of the official Dimplex instructions, which give more info.

I don't think your controller is involved with your hot water, only your heating, but you can experiment to find out.