Caught out with new storage heaters...

[-Matt]

During a flat renovation i removed and skipped a very old and battered storage heater and ordered one of the new super expensive (customer nearly had a heart attack) storage heaters, assuming it would go right in place.

Only discovered earlier they need a dual ----ing feed!!

Its not really feasable getting a normal feed, as its concrete floors etc.

Im assuming the best option now is to just move the feed to day rate and fit one of these eco day rate electric rads?

What morons thought it would be a good idea to ban the old style rads, and introduce new rads which need a second supply....

Yes thinking about it now, for smart functions to work, they are going to need power during the day time...

Anyone else got caught out with these?

 

[Leesparkykent]

During a flat renovation i removed and skipped a very old and battered storage heater and ordered one of the new super expensive (customer nearly had a heart attack) storage heaters, assuming it would go right in place.

Only discovered earlier they need a dual ****ing feed!!

Its not really feasable getting a normal feed, as its concrete floors etc.

Im assuming the best option now is to just move the feed to day rate and fit one of these eco day rate electric rads?

What morons thought it would be a good idea to ban the old style rads, and introduce new rads which need a second supply....

Yes thinking about it now, for smart functions to work, they are going to need power during the day time...

Anyone else got caught out with these?

Why not just install a standard NSH?

 

[-Matt]

Why not just install a standard NSH?

Neither of my suppliers can get hold of any.
The term “Rocking horse ----” was used.

 

[westward10]

I find it difficult to believe your wholesaler cannot provide a one tariff storage heater.

 

[TJ Anderson]

As Lee said.....prob a standard night storage heater would be best.

It's not a totally new thing either. I remember wiring up dual feed convector combi's almost 15 years ago and I don't think it was new then...

 

[westward10]

Just put the one connection to it.

 

[Leesparkykent]

There’s hundreds....just type manual night storage heater in to google.

 

[Dave OCD]

Standard storage heaters are no longer manufactured as they fell foul of 'Lot 20' energy efficiency directive I think ? It's a right pain but all that's out there now will be old stock, and rapidly diminishing.

 

[telectrix]

back in the 60's,as an apprentice, i remember the company i worked for had a massive project to replace/repair their night storage heaters. they were an innovation at the time, being water filled instead of bricks, so lightweight when empty for ease of installation, but the problem was corrosion. we were driving all over Scotland in a BMC J4 van, sleeping in the van and getting paid lodging out allowance that was double what our wages were. happy days. .

 

[MDJ]

Neither of my suppliers can get hold of any.
The term “Rocking horse ****” was used.

Serious? they are standard at most wholesalers, who are you using DFS?

 

[Dave OCD]

MDJ, have you actually tried to buy one recently ?

 

[Octopus]

I must admit I am very confused with these storage heater changes ...

Anybody got any links they can post to help educate us?

 

[Dave OCD]

Lot 20 - https://www.lot20.co.uk/

 

[Octopus]

^^ thanks mate ........... sounds like a load of waffle with little detail ......... don't think I've seen anything about this before now and its September 2018!

 

[Dave OCD]

You're welcome mate, yes it's a strange one and so frustrating when someone has a house full of decent storage heaters and wants one more, there are still a few out there but not many!