[mike1986]

A few years back someone posted a list of every part needed to set up an immersion heater with links.m for every part. I can’t find it anywhere now. Does anyone have a link for this please?

[Smudger]

immersion heater
Hole cutter
one of these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111634635156?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338703917&toolid=20006&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1Cstae6YGRCu-1RlP6Rymqw51&customid=s%3AGS%3Bgc%3ACjwKCAiAy_CcBhBeEiwAcoMRHK48pOQ7g2CohnpBAMOIBDmYeiQ29Lf5zLgyQXylDVHrHYDxYwCVxhoCnx4QAvD_BwE

tool station sell them - they used to be about £8 - but that might be what they cost now

spanner
silicone sealer
and electric cable - I recommend artic flex

Darran

[mike1986]

Thanks Darran,

But the post I’m looking for had links for everything. I think it was posted by nathankaye maybe?

[Smudger]

immersion can be brought from any plumb store or online like screw fix unless you want a special one

hole saw set from a diy shop

Darran

[KS Cleaning]

Immersion element, mechanical flange, arctic flex cable. If you are going 3kw you will need a certified electrician to fit a socket directly from consumer unit.

[Stoots]

I fitted one a few years ago but ended up selling the tank before I ever used it.

Prices of 2kw immersion have shot up but 3kw are still cheap

[G Griffin]

Didn't Nathan, NK Services, have a YouTube channel?
There might be something on there.

[NWH]

Squeaky clean Dave talks you through the whole process of what you need and step by step fitting one.

[AuRavelling79]

The hole cutter I used is an adjustable one from Toolstation Pt no. 44999

Cut slightly under size and use the thread of the immersion heater to 'cut' the hole to size.

[Ian Sheppard]

This may be of help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSyKMzeCH2w&t=500s

[zesty]

Would have thought the cost to heat would be astronomical these days…

[DJW]

Think the lower power Immersions could be got from a couple of campanies.

Heatrod rings a bell.

[DJW]

Would have thought the cost to heat would be astronomical these days…

2kw for six hours? Just under six quid at 45p per KW hour.

[AuRavelling79]

Would have thought the cost to heat would be astronomical these days…

Not really if you want a bit of warmth, frost protection and supple hoses. Mine is on for about 5 hours over a 12 hour period. 2KW element costs 68p per hour at today's capped rate. So about £3.50 a night.

If you use a 1KW then leave it on all night, a 3KW about 3 hours.

[AuRavelling79]

Would have thought the cost to heat would be astronomical these days…

2kw for six hours? Just under six quid at 45p per KW hour.

My capped rate is 34p per KW hour as a domestic user. Is yours business prices?

And of course you can claim electricity used as a business expense too.

[Den68]

immersion heater
Hole cutter
one of these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111634635156?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338703917&toolid=20006&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1Cstae6YGRCu-1RlP6Rymqw51&customid=s%3AGS%3Bgc%3ACjwKCAiAy_CcBhBeEiwAcoMRHK48pOQ7g2CohnpBAMOIBDmYeiQ29Lf5zLgyQXylDVHrHYDxYwCVxhoCnx4QAvD_BwE

tool station sell them - they used to be about £8 - but that might be what they cost now

spanner
silicone sealer
and electric cable - I recommend artic flex

This is the mechanical flange I used works brilliant, and easy change out if need be, also gives a couple more millimetres as for the immersion element to fit.

Think you need a 65mm hole cutter, I only had a 64mm then gently filed the rest out was a really snug fit.

Darran

[DJW]

Mine was just a rough estimate of domestic use.

[DJW]

Thanks Darran,

But the post I’m looking for had links for everything. I think it was posted by nathankaye maybe?

He did fit one but put the flange on back to front and the wrong way round. Also claimed his water was so hot he could melt cement.

[KS Cleaning]

Would have thought the cost to heat would be astronomical these days…

Not really if you want a bit of warmth, frost protection and supple hoses. Mine is on for about 5 hours over a 12 hour period. 2KW element costs 68p per hour at today's capped rate. So about £3.50 a night.

If you use a 1KW then leave it on all night, a 3KW about 3 hours.

I have a 3kw in a 500 upright tank, in winter with the lower ambient temperature of the water, 3 hours wouldn’t be nearly enough, unless of course you have some warm  water left over from the previous days work. From a low ambient temperature I leave mine on for 7-8 hours, 32p/kWh so under £8 per night for me.

[KS Cleaning]

Thanks Darran,

But the post I’m looking for had links for everything. I think it was posted by nathankaye maybe?

He did fit one but put the flange on back to front and the wrong way round. Also claimed his water was so hot he could melt cement.

😆😆 I think he went home everyday with about 300 litres left in his tank from a starting point of  400  litres!