Hi,
I’ve had solar panels and an I boost for a while now, so far I think I’ve saved 6000kw. Last year I replaced a 30 year old hot water tank that had a leak that couldn’t be fixed.
I specced a larger water tank and a titanium immersion heater to make the most of the solar panels. I generate enough hot water between March and November to not use the boiler.
Only problem is my new water tank uses more kW and doesn’t heat as much water as before.
I used to get a bath and a shower, now I only get enough for a bath. I’ve lived with it to now but with the gas and electric prices increasing its cost effective to look at sorting it.
After a bit of googling it suggests that the immersion heater rod may be too short and not heating the water all the way down. I found an article on the I boost website that suggested installing a de stratification pump to circulate the water so the hole tank is warmed.
Any advice on how to improve this is appreciated.
Thanks