Which is the best solar intelligent immersion switch

paul991

I think for those on flux or other cheap rates a straight switch<timeclock type> is ok but for those on  a feed in tarriff a proportional type like solar immersion makes sense 

phsci

I’ve had my Intelligent Immersion (Intelligent Immersion (intelligent-immersion.co.uk)) since the autumn of 2013 and it has diverted 7,253 kWh over that time.  No breakdowns, simple installation, and excellent support from the manufacturer.  Following my recommendation, a couple of friends have each had one over almost as long and they too are very pleased with the product.

nologo

I have a cheap diverter from "ali express"  runs 2 immersion heaters, has 3 timers. about £150. ish.  ok so far

scubajoe

phsci said:

I’ve had my Intelligent Immersion (Intelligent Immersion (intelligent-immersion.co.uk)) since the autumn of 2013 and it has diverted 7,253 kWh over that time.  No breakdowns, simple installation, and excellent support from the manufacturer.  Following my recommendation, a couple of friends have each had one over almost as long and they too are very pleased with the product.

Did you pay the extra for monitoring?

phsci

No.  I simply fed the immersion circuit via a standard Landis & Gyr revenue style meter, same as my generation meter for FITs. All energy fed to the immersion heater is from solar.  DHW in winter months is from mains gas.