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"Roger Mills" wrote in message
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
ronald wrote:

"Martin Pentreath" wrote in message
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On 20 Oct, 22:31, geoff wrote:
Someone "in another place" was asking about electric combi boilers

I have no experience of such beasts, does anyone have any positive
recommendations ?

... and no, he's not interested in alternative recommendations, just
what to go for in an electric combi


I wouldn't fancy one. My gas combi, which gives adequate but not
outstanding performance, is rated at 27kw. At 230v that's 117 amps.
Please ensure he doesn't run it off a spur from the ring main via a
three-way multi socket.

Cheers!

Martin

http://www.thermaflowheating.co.uk/index.htm



Maximum 12kW - that's going to provide a fast-filling bath NOT!


It's a thermal store. It will fill it fast and instantly heat the incoming
cold water.