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<blockquote data-quote="ProDave" data-source="post: 285284" data-attributes="member: 6969"><p>If there's only one heater, fit the OLD style Horstman boost controller, the one with the clockwork timer for the boost peoriod. I'm not sure if you can still buy them new, but if not I probably have a used one in the garage.</p><p></p><p>With that, it will power the one heater overnight from the off peak supply, and will energise the same heater in the daytime for a boost if needed.</p><p></p><p>You really need to take the element out for a look. That will show you if it's long or short, and give you an idea of the tank is okay, or full up with limescale. It's a grey area if that's a plumber or electricians job, but like many electricians I have an immersion heater spanner and will change an immersion heater.</p><p></p><p>However in the long run, I do suggest you consider a new tank. Especially if the existing one is really old and not even foam lagged.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ProDave, post: 285284, member: 6969"] If there's only one heater, fit the OLD style Horstman boost controller, the one with the clockwork timer for the boost peoriod. I'm not sure if you can still buy them new, but if not I probably have a used one in the garage. With that, it will power the one heater overnight from the off peak supply, and will energise the same heater in the daytime for a boost if needed. You really need to take the element out for a look. That will show you if it's long or short, and give you an idea of the tank is okay, or full up with limescale. It's a grey area if that's a plumber or electricians job, but like many electricians I have an immersion heater spanner and will change an immersion heater. However in the long run, I do suggest you consider a new tank. Especially if the existing one is really old and not even foam lagged. [/QUOTE]
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