Replacing an old Economy 7 heater with a modern one, will I save much on electric bills?

Gerry1

Others more knowledgeable may be able to provide greater detail, but I'd never trust an IHD when making decisions that could have financial implications.

IHDs often mislead because their tariff information hasn't been updated, doesn't include VAT or doesn't include the standing charge.

The only way to be absolutely certain of the switching times is to look at the meter on the wall, or the neon indicator on a switched spur.

If your HHR NSH has a single supply and you set the charging times incorrectly for whatever reason, you could be charging at peak rate for part of every night and never realise.

Dandytf

I've lost myself across two threads, though I'll continue...
Everything that didn't happen yesterday has happened overnight Fri-Sat....21c Is Roasting!
Lovley Heating Roasting Beautiful  Very Hot Living Room.
New Heater Smell.
Brand New Data coming through!
Record High IHD Energy Costs!
Basically charged over 3 hrs 00:00-03:00

Dandytf

Final Screenshots from my Experiance Gaining DQ upgrade...
 

RedFraggle

Glad you're sorted 😃

mmmmikey

Perfect 😃 Now you just need to look forward to some nice cold, grey weather so you can use them, won't be long 😁😁😁

Seriously, good idea to get this sorted now before the autumn rush starts. Be good to see updates from you as you start to use them. I'm sure you've made a good choice.

Dandytf

RedFraggle said:

Glad you're sorted 😃

Immense, essential Advice from Various mser's
One or two costly mistakes from my choices, though learned lots.

thanks

Dandytf

mmmmikey said:

Perfect 😃 Now you just need to look forward to some nice cold, grey weather so you can use them, won't be long 😁😁😁

Seriously, good idea to get this sorted now before the autumn rush starts. Be good to see updates from you as you start to use them. I'm sure you've made a good choice.

I best save mse forums from my ridiculous Data Use, I plan one or two more Non Screenshot updates.
Once this weeks usage and costs settle and finally from Autumn or Winter Use.
And very important as mentioned by current DQ user's, this 1.5kw version Is Room Filling Warmth, makes it 'job done'

thanks

Swipe

I've a feeling you may regret that overnight charge this afternoon 

RedFraggle

You won't melt today I don't think. The heat leakage from them is so low they'll just turn off. If it were an old style box of bricks you'd be having heatstroke today!
I'm a huge DQ fan. This is my first all electric property and I'm really glad I put them in. 
I need one more before winter, in the second bedroom where I work, then I'll be super toasty through the winter. 

QrizB

RedFraggle said:

I need one more before winter, in the second bedroom where I work, then I'll be super toasty through the winter. 

Now is a good time of year to look for used ones on eBay. No-one normal buys storage heaters in the summer

And October-November is a good time to look for mobile aircon units, when everyone who bought one for the one hot week in the summer can't think of anywhere to store it for the winter ...