Hot water energy storage electric boiler

What is an electric storage boiler?

An electric storage boiler is a type of boiler that includes a warm water tank. This allows you to heat the water overnight, when energy costs are lower, and keep it for use the following day. They are more expensive than direct-acting boilers and require more space due to the tank.

Do you need an electric storage boiler?

And having an electric storage boiler is the guarantee of having hot water instantly at every moment of the day. The hot water is thus directly available, without having to wait. However, we recommend you to opt for an electric boiler system which does not integrate a water tank (like the MINI EUROPE for example).

What does a storage boiler store?

The storage boiler stores the water once it’s been heated in a hot water tank. This type of cheap to run electric heater does tend to be more expensive than combi boilers, but you’ll be able to take advantage of cheap electricity periods to get your daily hot water heated and stored ready for use.

What are the advantages of an electric storage boiler?

Electric boilers, in general, have the great advantage of being simple and easy to install. And having an electric storage boiler is the guarantee of having hot water instantly at every moment of the day. The hot water is thus directly available, without having to wait.

Does a storage boiler require a hot water tank?

A storage boiler does require a hot water tank to store the water once it’s been heated. This type of electric heater tends to be more expensive than combi boilers, but you can take advantage of cheap electricity periods to heat and store your daily hot water supply.

What is the heating method of electric boilers?

Electric boilers run the water through an electrical current to get it hot. They are becoming increasingly popular across the country, unlike other boilers that ignite gas or oil to heat the water.