Storage Heaters...

[jp_2031]

Does anyone have experience of using storage heaters? I want my house to be warm for tomorrow and I have no idea how to work these things... I found a basic 'start up guide' but I just dont get it...

http://www.dimplex.co.uk/assets/kb/quick_start_guides/0/XLS_and_CXL_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf


Someone want to type some simple step 1 2 3 instructions of how to heat my house for tomorrow?

[whistonian]

Set your temperature switch to the the temp. you want ,then plug in and switch on. When it reaches the temp. you have set lt will turn off until the room cools down and then switch itself on again.

[RATTER15]

You have two switches, input and output. The input will sore the heat through the night only. the heat is then stored in the unit for controlled release through the day. If you put the input heater up high it will store lots of heat tonight, then set the output to maybe over midway to release heat throughout tomorrow. that should sort it.

[RATTER15]

whistonian, those directions wont work with a night storage heater, you have input and output regulators, and you dont have to plug them in, they are installed and wired into a 30amp supply.

[whistonian]

Oops, sorry jp2031 I was thinking of electric oil filled radiators as opposed to night storage radiators.

[RATTER15]

If you set the output switch too high you may find that the heater will cool later in the day as all the stored heat will be lost and it wont re-heat until night time, If you only need the heat during the day leave the "output" stitch turned off during the night or very low during the night, then turn it up in the morning or during the day when the heat is required.

[gingejbee]

I've spent some time explaining to a relative the best way of using these terrible contraptions.
Follow all RATTER's advice...and,an important thing, keep an eye on the following day's temperature forecast. You need to know if it's going to be colder or milder the FOLLOWING day...so that you set the input control appropriately. Otherwise, you will have stored either not enough heat or too much!

[BRIGHT SPARK]

............and make sure that the off peak fuseboard and associated breakers/timers are switched on.