Hot water in electric only studio flat

WIAWSNB

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Whoa!

What 'reset button' are you talking about? Extophile's immersion element one? (And that is the only one now in question). If so, unless you know what you are doing, then hold up and ask.

WIAWSNB

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Although a replacement element will require a G3 to replace it, and - if they don't touch electricals as many plumbers don't - Rosie will also need a Sparky.

I get the impression that burntrose does not have a high water demand, in which case using only the top element could actually be ideal for her - but only she can tell us this.

On the other hand, if she hasn't had the Glenhill serviced for a number of years, it might be worth her including this and - yes - replacing the element at the same time would make sense in any event.

Assuming the top element is already working fine, she can decide which element to wire up to the timer. Tbh, I'm not sure how much energy would be saved by her resorting to just the top element, as these Glenhills are well insulated, and any hot water not used one day will be largely kept hot and only require a top-up the next night.

Blimey, this is complicated.

Ok, if burntrose can figure out what the actual fault is, either by herself or by using a sparky, then we/she will know the options.

If it's a tripped safety cutout, then one press will bring it back up working - sorted. If it's a faulty thermostat, then the sparky can replace it as no water is involved (they can presumably even pinch the one from the top element…). A completely dead element will require either a replacement - G3 - or the upper element connected to instead.

danrv

It'll either have a digital rod type safety cut out or a mechanical one with a reset switch. The former would need to be reset via the control panel and then the cause for the trip located.

The £358 quote from Gledhill would be a one stop shop solution. Might be worth it if the system hasn't had a service since installation. Otherwise, a qualified electrician or plumber would likely work out cheaper. Instructions and model name for the system would be useful too.