Immersion heaters - when to use

ShirlsP
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Hi all
I have two immersions. Not currently on E7 but and looking to move to it when I can change tariffs.

In the mean time what is the best immersion to use to keep the electricity usage down, the top or bottom or both?

Thanks

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  • Cardew
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    The top immersion heater will heat a small amount of water - e.g. enough to wash-up dishes, but not enough for a bath.



    The bottom immersion heats the whole tank
  • AndyPK
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    so its cheaper to just use the top, unless your going to have a bath/shower
  • jk0
    jk0 Posts: 3,479 Forumite
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    AndyPK wrote: »
    so its cheaper to just use the top, unless your going to have a bath/shower


    Yeah. Though having a nice hot tank of water stored will help keep your home a little warmer. It's only a problem in the summer. :)
  • Flt._Lt._Biggles
    Flt._Lt._Biggles Posts: 300 Forumite
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    e10sp wrote: »
    Hi all
    I have two immersions. Not currently on E7 but and looking to move to it when I can change tariffs.

    In the mean time what is the best immersion to use to keep the electricity usage down, the top or bottom or both?

    Thanks

    It's best not to use either if you are attempting to keep your electricity usage down. :money:
  • AndyPK
    AndyPK Posts: 4,241 Forumite
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    yeah have a cold shower :money:
  • ShirlsP
    ShirlsP Posts: 54 Forumite
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    I have actually only been using the top, as the bottom wasn’t working. The top was providing enough water for two hot showers or a bath.

    Makes sense the bottom will use more energy. I’ll use just the top one for now.

    Thanks all
  • ShirlsP
    ShirlsP Posts: 54 Forumite
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    Cardew wrote: »
    The top immersion heater will heat a small amount of water - e.g. enough to wash-up dishes, but not enough for a bath.



    The bottom immersion heats the whole tank

    Perhaps the immersion is too far down. Looking at it, it’s further than half way, probably about 60% of the way down. I’m thinking that maybe the tank is too big for a one bed!
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