Who Should Use an Electric Boiler?
Electric boilers are frequently used in off-grid homes without access to gas. Because of the surge in the price of oil and the desire to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, they are proving to be a far more practical option for typical homes in areas that would have also relied on gas. They are also simple to incorporate into already installed heating systems.
You may find a boiler to be a good alternative if:
- You don't have gas service.
- You're trying to find a boiler that won't use oil.
- You care about the environment and want to cut down on carbon.
How Does an Electric Boiler Function?
Boilers, whether gas or electric, perform the same tasks. The plumbing system provides the heating element for the electric boiler, which uses electricity to deliver an electric charge through it. Cold water is heated as it passes over the heat source, creating hot water that can be utilised right away or put away for later use. However, the operating and water storage capacities may vary based on the type of electric boiler you select.
What Variations of Electric Boiler Glasgow Exist?
These boilers come in a variety of types, including:
Electric Heat-Only Boilers
Larger households with higher hot water needs are most suited for using this type of electric boiler, also known as a flow boiler. Warm water is dispersed throughout a home by use of powered pumps, valves, and storage tanks. Heat-only electric boilers need more space in the house since they need both a hot water tank and a cold water feed tank, which must be fed from the source of the water supply.
Electric Combi Boilers
It is a single unit that delivers both hot water taps and for your heating systems and resembles a gas combi boiler in design. This uses more energy than the next two alternatives we'll discuss because it heats water on occasion. An electric boiler has the benefit of not requiring hot water storage cylinders, which makes them a fantastic option for houses with little space.
Electric System Boilers
The result would be a system boiler if the outside components, like a pump, from a heat-only boiler, were placed inside the boiler. Additionally, they take up less room because all they need is a hot water tank. System boilers come in a variety of designs, and some don't require a hot water cylinder because it is already included in the boiler, which is designed to fit snugly.
What Benefits Can Electric Boilers Offer?
These boilers do not emit any carbon dioxide, making them excellent choices if you want to lessen your environmental impact. It’s vital to remember that the electricity utilised to power the electric heating must come entirely from renewable resources, like wind or solar, in order for it to be genuinely effective.
Little Maintenance
Where gas boilers begin to fall short is in the recurring cost of maintenance. The typical annual one-time boiler service can cost between £79 and £123. Electric boilers don't require a lot of maintenance or yearly servicing.
100% Effective
Electric boilers are far more useful at providing heating. Since they don't use any combustion, there are no losses through flue gasses; therefore, you'll eventually consume less energy to satisfy your heating needs.
Small and Discrete
The fact that electric boilers are often smaller than their gas equivalents helps to solve any space-related obstacles. Additionally, because they have fewer moving parts than their gas counterparts, they run more quietly, which is wonderful if they are situated in a location that is frequently used.
Take Away
Not every household needs an electric boiler.
They are a great choice, though, if you are off the grid or desire a practical gas boiler substitute.
No matter what you choose to go with, we always advise getting a heat calculation to make sure your system isn’t over- or underspecified.
Please get in touch with our team if you have any queries concerning electric boilers. We’re always happy to provide you with recommendations.
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