Hot Water Cyclinder

It is all about hot water in the bathroom and hot press - but there are plenty of ways to save on the energy we use to heat it.

• Ensure the hot water cylinder is insulated and also the pipes.
• A typical shower uses only one fifth of the energy required to produce a full bath. So, treat a bath as a luxury and shower instead when you can.
• Use a timer on your immersion heater so that you heat water only when you need it.
• A thermostatic mixing valve can be used to set the water at the same temperature every time the shower is turned on.
• Think about fitting a spray tap. It delivers as little as a cup of water for every ½ bucket that an ordinary tap delivers, but still allows you to wash in the same way.
• A lagging jacket on your hot water cylinder will keep water hotter for longer and pay for itself in 2-3 months. It is even better if the cylinder is factory insulated.
• If your central heating boiler is heating your hot water, you should fit a cylinder thermostat, which will help maintain the hot water at the temperature you selected and avoid unnecessary wastage of energy.
• Never leave hot water running unnecessarily.