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Default Installation of 3kw instantaneous handwash water heater...

ARW Wrote in message:
On 05/05/2019 12:47, Jim K.. wrote:
ARW Wrote in message:
On 05/05/2019 09:30, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 04/05/19 17:20, ARW wrote:
On 04/05/2019 16:56, Jim K.. wrote:
Looking into fitting one of these at the far end of the house
where the run from hot water tank is excessive.

Found a 3kw one that looks ok.

Plumbing shouldn't be a problem.

Elecs - thinking 13a plugs are nono, so a spur to a FCU from a
nearby socket should do? Double pole switch?

Electrically, what do I need to check (& how) before proceeding?
Perhaps make sure the socket I would be spurring from is on a
circuit protected by a 32A breaker?
RCD "required"?

Er... Any other pointers please?


Just the one.

A undersink water heater is a lot better

eg

https://www.screwfix.com/p/3kw-15ltr/2371g

depending on your intended use.

Heh. There was an Ariston undersink heater in the garage when we moved
it. As soon as I switched it on it tripped the RCD. I took it apart but
couldn't see anything obviously wrong (element shorting to earth
maybe?). So it had to go.

I got it replaced with an instant-heat Triton. It was, and still is 6
years on, perfect for what I needed - just hand washing after getting
grubby in the garage or garden.


Hence my reason for asking why Jim K wanted one.



Oh? I didn't realise you asked a question :-D
To be fair I only put a clue to intended use in the thread title ;-)

Electrically he seems to have got everything in order.


Ta :-)



Well my other post gave you the other option...


Indeed. More plumbing needed with the storage one, costs more to
buy & run... I'll start with the sprinkler & see how it
goes.
Cheers
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Jim K


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