Storage Heater

Gerry1

Here's how to set a simple Box of Bricks NSH, i.e. one without on-screen menus and a fan.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=UeB3Xf_qKvA

AWWWWW97

Alnat1 said:

@AWWWWW97 You've said your shower is electric, so the water for this doesn't come from the hot water tank, it's simply heated as you use the shower.

What are you using the water for that you are heating in the tank? Is it simply for washing dishes and your hands after using the bathroom? If so, is it worth heating the tank at all? Could you manage to wash your hand in cold water and boil a kettle when you want to wash dishes. This could save quite a bit on your bills.

Yes it’s simply just for washing up and washing hands, most of the time I do just use the cold water.  This probably makes most sense, thanks.

Andreg

Before doing piecemeal improvements you should get a quote for a complete upgrade to a heat pump system, run the shower off the hot tank, replace all the electric heaters with radiators.  The government grant would probably cover most of the cost.  Is there anywhere an external heat pump unit could be located?