Electric Hot Water Timer Switch

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Electric hot water timer switch.

Utilities in many areas of the country offer two electric rates for residential or commercial customers. This manual button permits the user to turn the water heater on and off ahead of the schedule. If the timer was set to switch on at 10 00 am then it should usually reach its maximum temperature by 2 00 pm but if that is not long enough it will be. In standard hot water heaters energy is required to keep the water in the tank heated 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Https goo gl pelnsv this is my review of my intermatic electric water heater timer. The wh40 mechanical water heater time switch regulates electric water heaters. This time switch will repeat a preset schedule daily except when the external manual push button is used. On most days the hot water system will reach its maximum temperature and switch off well before the 7 hours are up but on days of high hot water use it may run for the full 7 or more hours.

A water heater will only turn on when the water is being used. Nema 1 rated indoor enclosure. A typical 5kw solar system will produce 4 6kw which is only leaving 1000w for other items consuming electricity. And this is assuming that its a good day.

Using a timer may help but remember the burners will be on the entire time. Has a convenient external override switch for manually toggling the on off. Most hot water systems have a 3 6kw element so when the timer switches it on it will use 3 6kw hour until either the timer goes off or the thermostat switches it off. You probably save more on electricity by using a larger tank which will hold more hot water.

Not only are the immersion heater timers easy to use and give added convenience but they also keep your energy costs under control. So if you use a timer the burners will be on the whole time until cooler water is replaced by hot water. I ve had it installed in my house since i bought it. Use this 24 hour timer to save money on your energy bill by scheduling when your hot water heater turns on and to ensure it is off when it s not needed.

A water heater timer is a small electronic device that fits onto your current hot water heater either gas or electric and allows you to set specific on or off periods for hot water production and maintenance. Includes 3 sets of on off trippers and can accommodate up to 12 on and 12 off events. Intermatic s electric water heater timer switch will automatically schedule hot water when needed.