Immersion query for plumbers

[cactikid]

Extra tall lagged tank put in years ago when i got solar panels and the odd time needed to boost temp for power shower via switch to heat the element.

Used to be noisy when switching it on but now it is much quieter and wondering if partly worn out.

Single long coil as no bath in house.

 

[pabloescaban]

Extra tall lagged tank put in years ago when i got solar panels and the odd time needed to boost temp for power shower via switch to heat the element.

Used to be noisy when switching it on but now it is much quieter and wondering if partly worn out.

Single long coil as no bath in house.

What are you asking?
The element won't be noisy even when new.
Power showers use a pump, do you mean the pump is less noisy?

 

[cactikid]

No the heating element in the Immersion was loud like when you stick the kettle on to boil.

Now it is more silent and unsure if it is heating up the water as i need a good lot of hot water as using a rain soaker head and powered pump.

 

[cactikid]

Funny thing as switched on this morning for 30 mins and only heard a slight noise , 20 mins later much more noise and it got hot.

Can a heating element partially fail?

It is necessary to replace your immersion heater when it warns of signs of wear or inefficiency. Their key indicators are: Inconsistent Heating: When heating water or liquid and they take longer to heat or do not reach the desired temperature, it will indicate a failing condition.17 Dec 2024.

Might be happening to mine with how long it takes

 

[urie]

Funny thing as switched on this morning for 30 mins and only heard a slight noise , 20 mins later much more noise and it got hot.

Can a heating element partially fail?

It is necessary to replace your immersion heater when it warns of signs of wear or inefficiency. Their key indicators are: Inconsistent Heating: When heating water or liquid and they take longer to heat or do not reach the desired temperature, it will indicate a failing condition.17 Dec 2024.

Might be happening to mine with how long it takes

there is also a thermostat in the imersion heater that has a saftey cut out it could also be faulty if your water if eventually heating up but also boiling

testing-an-immersion-heater

 

[cactikid]

there is also a thermostat in the imersion heater that has a saftey cut out it could also be faulty if your water if eventually heating up but also boiling

testing-an-immersion-heater

Not boiling as it took so long to eventually heat it.