Electric Storage

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Hot water services are probably one of the last things a person thinks about spending money on. But hot water systems are essential for all of us, so at Bathware Direct, we make your purchase as pain-free as possible – both for your valuable time and your hard-earned money. We pride ourselves on offering the lowest price on our huge range of high-quality products. When it comes to electric storage, Bathware Direct offers two of the most reliable systems around. The Aquamax 250 Litre Electric Storage S.E Hot Water System and the Rinnai Hotflo 250 Litre Electric Storage Hot Water System. Some of the benefits of electric hot water services that homeowners may have forgotten about. Electric hot water tanks are often cheaper to buy. They are usually cheaper to install as well, with installation taking only two or three hours, if it's a ‘like for like’ replacement. Electric storage is a reliable way of keeping your water hot. If you arrange your system to run on off-peak electricity then you'll be saving on the cost of your hot water services. The thermostat also regulates the use of electricity helping keep the costs down. There’s the added benefit of having a flexibility of location, because electric hot water tanks can be installed indoors or outdoors. What size hot water tank should I get? On average, with electric storage, a family of 4 needs a tank with a 160L capacity. The tank sizes outlined below are per number of people and a good guide to what you may need. Household size Electric storage hot water system size From 1 - 3 people 125 litre From 3 - 5 people 160 litre From 4 - 6 people 250 litre From 6 - 8 people 315 litre If you are in an area where you can access off-peak electricity plans, then you may better off getting a larger size tank. For an average size family of four, you are best getting a 250–315L. How do electric hot water services work? With electric storage, cold water is piped into the tank where it is heated by an element at the bottom of the uni