Shower water heater

jpeg if the property has been fitted with a smart meter, surely regardless of the MCB it will only allow you to use the contracted amount of KW?

Not sure Adey but Sparksinspain will know what to do

By the way I do not need the waders now can we arrange to return them thanks saved me from getting soaked

I will be in touch shortly about the waders.

jpeg wrote:Not sure Adey but Sparksinspain will know what to do


By the way I do not need the waders now can we arrange to return them thanks saved me from getting soaked

Just an update. I contacted Sparks in Spain and no, it isn't feasible to uprate the MCB without increasing the contracted power. If you do the cable will melt before the MCB trips and risks causing a fire.

It looks like the best option is to go for a new water heater with a boost function as djw suggested.

Well you got the correct info from a professional electrician and I was not correct Sorry

jpeg wrote:Well you got the correct info from a professional electrician and I was not correct Sorry

No worries, it was worth a try, thanks.

One way is to couple a second tank in-line so if you have visitors you simply switch on the second tank. This way you have loads of hot water when you need it and don't waste electricity when it is turned off.

jencco wrote:One way is to couple a second tank in-line so if you have visitors you simply switch on the second tank. This way you have loads of hot water when you need it and don't waste electricity when it is turned off.

Hmmm... I'm not sure I would have room for a second tank as I only have a small kitchen. I don't think I would really want a second one either although admittedly it would probably work. I'll think I'll just have to upgrade the one I've got thanks.