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January 29, 2025

iHD Red Everytime I Switch Anything On

  • January 29, 2025
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As per the title my IHD idles at the bottom of the green until I switch anything on in my flat even the kettle or toaster (both new) and then it goes to the top of the red. I’m only in a small 2 bed , 1 sitting room/kitchen flat and going through £300 a month in electric since moving in 2mths ago despite being out from 7.45-6 Mon-Fri and even when I’m in don’t have the TV on etc much . I don’t get why using anything is draining my electricity so much . I have underfloor heating but that’s on 2hrs a day as once I saw the bill the first month I adjusted it right down but no difference to my electricity bills 

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    Rank 2
    January 31, 2025

    I have no clue you know. I can’t see a boiler or heater anywhere. I rent it. 

    juliamc
    Rank 20
    Rank 20
    January 31, 2025

    Is there a hot water cylinder anywhere?  Sounds like an electric shower? Can you post a photo of it ?!

    Rank 2
    January 31, 2025

    Is there a hot water cylinder anywhere?  Sounds like an electric shower? Can you post a photo of it ?!

    Ok found the hot water heater 

     

    juliamc
    Rank 20
    Rank 20
    January 31, 2025

    So that looks like it heats the water on demand, ie when you turn on any hot tap. There’s no storage tank involved. So it won’t be using electricity when you’re not at home. 
    Are there timers for your three sets of under floor heating ? Maybe all controlled on the same display in your photo ⬆️ but individually selectable? 

    Rank 2
    January 31, 2025

    So that looks like it heats the water on demand, ie when you turn on any hot tap. There’s no storage tank involved. So it won’t be using electricity when you’re not at home. 
    Are there timers for your three sets of under floor heating ? Maybe all controlled on the same display in your photo ⬆️ but individually selectable? 

    I have the other 2 sets of underfloor heating in the bedrooms now totally switched off at the plug control to it to see if that helped but it didn’t. It’s only the main one that’s on now that covers the open plan kitchen/ living room and the bathroom 

    Rank 2
    January 31, 2025

    I’m at a loss why it’s so much. I’ve moved from a 4 bed 3 reception room semi where the combined gas/elec were only £50 a month more than my electric in this flat that would fit into less than my downstairs space in my old house 

    BPLightlog
    Super User
    Super User
    February 1, 2025

    Is there a hot water cylinder anywhere?  Sounds like an electric shower? Can you post a photo of it ?!

    Ok found the hot water heater 

     

    I have an idea that this unit does have a small storage tank and with the control turned to maximum, it might be intermittently turning on to top up the water temperature. 
    You might want to experiment with turning the control knob to the mid point (pointing straight up). If the water isn’t hot enough for you then increase the setting (turn clockwise) slightly until you get the right level. 

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    juliamc
    Rank 20
    Rank 20
    February 1, 2025

    Do you think turning it down a bit might also stop it triggering the breaker when the shower runs for over 5 mins ? 

    BPLightlog
    Super User
    Super User
    February 1, 2025

    Do you think turning it down a bit might also stop it triggering the breaker when the shower runs for over 5 mins ? 

    It’s possible .. the unit seems to be rated somewhere between 7 and 9kW so quite a power draw

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    juliamc
    Rank 20
    Rank 20
    February 1, 2025

    Thinking about your underfloor heating… do you switch it on for the 2 hours using the thermostat control in your picture ? I wonder if it’s also switching on during the afternoon while you’re out, on a timer already set up on that controller. Is the room cold when you get home in the afternoon ?