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Tag: hot water

Daily Programmer Timer

Timed Hot Water – Read More

Posted on 29/03/202527/03/2025 by gervas

If you have gas central heating and a hot water cylinder then you may benefit from checking the times at… Read more Timed Hot Water – Read More

Daily Programmer Timer

Timed Hot Water

Posted on 29/03/202527/03/2025 by gervas

If you have a timer for your hot water then use it to reduce the energy use. When do you… Read more Timed Hot Water

Sun visible through clouds

Solar Diverter – Read More

Posted on 19/10/202419/10/2024 by gervas

We’ve covered the benefit of a diverter for charging an electric car before (see this article). Here we look at… Read more Solar Diverter – Read More

Sun visible through clouds

Solar Diverter

Posted on 19/10/202419/10/2024 by gervas

If you have solar PV panels then consider a diverter to keep your hot water tank hot. Read more

Inside an electric kettle

Kettle Tip – Read More

Posted on 27/09/202427/09/2024 by gervas

Why boil less? For an electric kettle, check that the element is covered with water. Some kettles have a minimum… Read more Kettle Tip – Read More

Inside an electric kettle

Kettle Tip

Posted on 27/09/202427/09/2024 by gervas

Boiling water for tea or coffee? Why not fill the kettle with cups of water so you don’t boil more… Read more Kettle Tip

Hot Water Cylinder

Hot Water Tank – Read More

Posted on 14/09/202414/09/2024 by gervas

Insulating your hot water tank is a tip which is often found in advice for lowering energy bills. Most hot… Read more Hot Water Tank – Read More

Hot Water Cylinder

Hot Water Tank

Posted on 14/09/202425/09/2024 by gervas

If you have a hot water tank, make sure it is well insulated to limit the heat loss. Read more

Very Hot Water Sign

Very Hot Water – Read More

Posted on 14/03/202414/03/2024 by gervas

Is your hot water too hot to touch? Then try reducing the temperature. What temperature should water be when it… Read more Very Hot Water – Read More

Very Hot Water Sign

Very Hot Water

Posted on 14/03/202414/03/2024 by gervas

Is your hot water too hot to touch? Then try reducing the temperature. Read more

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