Long life immersion heaters

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 17:52

Hello all, tried a quick search on here but couldn't find anything so can anyone tell me? I believe you can get longer life immersion heater elements. Any idea where I can purchase from and how much? Pref' east of Girne but not too fussed if west.



Thanks

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 21:31

Doubt you'll ever find one or even if they even technically exist. The immersions tend to pack up as they become encrusted in limescale that is a major problem with the TRNC water supply.

Don't think that the immersion that repels limescale exists.

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 21:36

check out my web site http://www.braceybuilders.com we have imported lots sorry we have power cut at mo just got back no lights

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 21:39

the best ones are the ones from the uk , we brought ours over 3yrs ago and have had no problems since .

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 21:46

rowlo, that what Kirk(Msg 3) is offering, plus a 5 year guarantee

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 21:52

yeah ok ttoli , we paid £20 for ours , and you fit it in minutes ?

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 21:55

Better ask Kirk, Ive two left hands when it comes to DIY(No Offence intended to you lefties out there).

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 21:56

If you can get a stainless steel Immersion they will last 3 times longer than copper

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 22:52

Ok Kirk, how much? And is there a guarantee?

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 23:09

The setting of the thermostat is all important. At 85 degrees C. it may last three months, at 60 degrees C. you may expect it to last five years.

ismet

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 23:23

you can get to me vie my web site but if you think i am coming round getting my ladders off the roof draining the tank fitting the unit that cost me £30 to get it here for £20 with a 5yr waranty and running a company for £20 when you have elegal advertising a switch for £40 who,s having a lark you have my details with out all the crap for the ilegals on here use that

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
15/01/2012 23:31

Love the way Market you Market your services gates, bet you are rushed off your feet.

Becker


Joined: 13/11/2011
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 00:09

Agree with message 10.60c normal setting.86c take your skin off.Not good advice I feel.Bakker also manufacture a Incalloy Immersion heater.

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 03:45

Message 11 blimey Kirk calm down mate I said how much, not cheapest 'illegal' price!!!! Maybe I'll just google and find one in the UK myself don't wanna put anyone to any trouble!!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 07:38

Msg 10 & 13 good advice...

Not only that, with a high setting like 85C the water will literally boil in the top of the tank and what's the point... heating water up so hot it can't be used safely without mixing cold water into it... pointless, expensive, damaging and downright dangerous too. Scalding injuries are one of the worst domestic accidents for anyone to contend with.

Yet so many 'trained electricians' fit them with the element thermostat set to max. Using far too much electricity. In the UK I used to go around armed with a screwdriver adjusting the settings on hot water tanks for people complaining about high electric bills and often cut their costs in half.

Cyprusactive


Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 15:28

Kirk is your man. The Baker stainless heater elements are good. The stainless has a melting temperature of 1,400+ degrees C and the copper on the cheaper elements 1084degree C. Baker offer a 10 year guarantee in the UK. You can turn the temperature down as advised by Baker for copper elements but then you will not have enough hot water for a decent bath.

Hutch


Joined: 14/09/2007
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 19:18

The biggest problem with immersion heaters here is the lime scale, and as it builds up the element cannot dissipate its heat so the element generally short to earth, but by keeping your thermostat to 55 to 60c It should last a good while. I fit the Backer all the time and give a full 12 months guarantee.