Storage Heaters

[coolhandfluke]

[SIZE=10pt]I have recently bought a new Flat that has Night storage heaters for heating purposes.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]I need to install at least three additional ones for extra warmth[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Please can anyone advise me about the following:[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=10pt]I have seen for sale 3 ‘Newlec’ second-hand heaters. Are second-hand heaters worth buying or should I stick to only new?[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=10pt]Are Newlec any worse or better than Dimplex as heaters?[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=10pt]What should I be looking for with regards any faults a second hand heater might incur?[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=10pt]Are replacement parts easy or expensive to obtain and replace?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Any help or advice re the above would be gratefully appreciated?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Thanks in advance[/SIZE]

 

[Andy™]

1: elements may be about to die / be dead and need replaced. controls may also be worn and not as good as a new heater

2: newlec is not a manufacturer. its something else with a different name

3: as 1

4: some heaters are easyto get parts for, some are not

best buy new and at least you will have a warranty with them.

the fact your asking this shows your probablynot and electrician, nor competent to install them. in which case, if you do get the heaters and get an electrician to install them, dont expect any warranty on materials and if they do break in a week, dont expect them to be fixed for nothing

 

[ProDave]

Storage heating takes a bit of getting used to. It's also like Marmite, you love it, or you hate it. (I hate it)

Presumably the previous occupants have managed with what's there, so first question has to be are you using them properly? You would be surprised how many times I have been called to a rented house with the complaint "the storage heaters are not working" only to find they are turned off. "Well I only turn them on in the evening when I want some heat"

How many bedrooms in the flat?

How many existing storage heaters?

Where are you proposing to fit the 3 extra ones?

Is there spare capacity in the off peak consumer unit.

Second hand heaters can be a viable option, I fitted second hand heaters in a previous house, but I knew the seller, and knew their history and knew they were not very old.

Only consider them if they outwardly look like new. No point fitting a tatty old piece of tat.

I think Newlec may be a re badged Dimplex.

 

[steptoe]

newlec are indeed are rebadged 'something' , sold by    newey&eyre

 

[Evans Electric]

Just another point Coolhandfluke , ( excellent name)   in case you are not aware .

They need to be fairly modern if you go for 2nd hand , so they should look to be fairly slim .  Reason I say that is some old ones contain asbestos lagging , generally  they  look square & ugly ,  don't touch those .

Also note that these heaters contain refractory bricks , are very heavy and MUST be fixed to the wall . 

 

[Steve3948]

I think 5 is the limit for a domestic dwelling, after that supplier needs to be consulted.

 

[ProDave]

I think 5 is the limit for a domestic dwelling, after that supplier needs to be consulted.

Where did you hear that?

There will be a limit on the capacity of the supply, so you can't exceed that, but it is never as simple as a certain number of heaters because they come in different power ratings.

 

[Steve3948]

Where did you hear that?

There will be a limit on the capacity of the supply, so you can't exceed that, but it is never as simple as a certain number of heaters because they come in different power ratings.

It was Southern Electric days, when they had a scheme going called HEAT, and contractors who joined got their own seals and all special phone numbers for getting off peak connections sorted.

They said to keep Storage Heaters to 5 (large) maximum and make up rest with panel heaters.

I fhink SSE want notification of proposed heating loads now before install, or they may not connect.