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simonr

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Element height
« on: November 09, 2016, 02:16:51 pm »
I know it's not ideal but would an element still work if it was say halfway up a 400 ltr upright tank?
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Dave Willis

Re: Element height
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2016, 03:49:47 pm »
Just heat the water above it I would imagine.
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AuRavelling79

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Re: Element height
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2016, 05:16:40 pm »
It would work to an extent because of convection and getting mixed with cooler water below when you drive but not as well as if it was nearer the bottom for obvious reasons.

Why is having it nearer the bottom not possible?
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Tosh

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Re: Element height
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2016, 06:30:54 pm »
IMO it would heat all the water, heat rises, creating thermals within the tank.
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tlwcs

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Re: Element height
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2016, 06:42:05 pm »
I have a 500 upright with a 3kw element 2/3rds down and in 4 hours heats the water above it to 40* plus but it's still cold at the bottom. Thermals may circulate but not enough in the time it's plugged in.
It doesn't circulate much in driving with the baffle in the tank and short journeys.
I have just bought a 500 flat so the element can be fitted closer to the bottom.  I'm thinking that 4 hours of heat into the flat must be more cost affective.
Tony
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Dazzler3370

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Re: Element height
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2016, 11:11:33 pm »
Ive recently put a 27inch element right at the bottom of my 500ltr upright. Just use an set or extra long grips to fit it.

Dazzler
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nathankaye

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Re: Element height
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2016, 11:14:10 pm »
Quote from: Dazzler3370 on November 10, 2016, 11:11:33 pm
Ive recently put a 27inch element right at the bottom of my 500ltr upright. Just use an set or extra long grips to fit it.

Dazzler
Thats what im looking at doing, but need to get hold of a 2kw one. Also a 500ltr upright.
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simonr

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Re: Element height
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2016, 08:56:31 pm »
Some great info there cheers,  enough in fact for me to get the Mrs to do it as she's the diy expert
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HCS

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Re: Element height
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2016, 04:52:27 pm »
Hello,

I am looking to fit an element also, is there a guide that anyone has made?

I have tried the search box with some luck.

I will get a qualified electrician to set up suitable plug by my house. 

I would like more info on how to fit the immersion into my 650l upright tank ie what bits I need and where to drill the hole.

hopefully someone can help. Cheers
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nathankaye

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Re: Element height
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2016, 05:53:48 pm »
Not sure which thread its on, but "smurf" has highlighted a great alternative......an heating pump for a hot tub, saves messing with cutting holes etc.

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Shrek

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Re: Element height
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2016, 06:02:55 pm »
Quote from: nathankaye on November 16, 2016, 05:53:48 pm
Not sure which thread its on, but "smurf" has highlighted a great alternative......an heating pump for a hot tub, saves messing with cutting holes etc.

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=205259.0;all
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