Immersion Heaters
Immersion heaters are electric elements which screw into a hot water tank. These elements are then wired to the mains electrical supply via an isolating switch, a thermostat to control the temperature & sometimes a timer which enables you set the times you wish to have the water heated. Because of this by using a timer combined with a well insulated tank, it is possible to heat the water when electricity rates are at their cheapest (Economy 7 between 12 midnight and 7 am) & use it during the day. This can make our range of immersion heaters extremely cost effective.
It is worth remembering that the hot water from immersion heaters is always drawn from the top of the cylinder, where it has risen over the cold water underneath (convection current). The cold water, fed to the tank from underneath, gives the hot water the pressure it needs to leave the cylinder from the top when required by the taps. It is not as common now for immersion heaters used to be the only method of domestic water heating in a home & the immersion is generally used as a back up.
Our range of immersion heaters includes:
- Copper Sheath Backer immersion heaters
- Anti-Corrosive Backer immersion heaters
If you would like to speak to someone directly regarding our range of immersion heaters or would like any more information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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