Hot water boiler on all time or just when needed?

black caviar replied on 28/04/2016 22:17

Posted on 28/04/2016 22:17

hello could i ask if members leave their hot water boiler on all the time or just when you are going to use it for washing up or shower etc? Is it similar to an immersion heater ? What you would just switch on when you wanted a bath at home or is it like a combi boiler ? Cheers mrs bc a caravan beginner :) ( i ve only been switching mine on when i need hot water)

neveramsure replied on 29/04/2016 10:15

Posted on 29/04/2016 10:15

BC - just do what suits you best. I've given you some info long accepted by the industry, some have given you the benefit of their own experience and some have enjoyed writing.

Only you can decide what's right for you.

hope you enjoyed writing this as much as i enjoyed reading itHappy

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Well I enjoyed reading it.Laughing

I go for the switch on when needed option and I use the onsite showers. My sister on the other hand leaves hers on all the time. The choice is yours.Cool

Having said that, in the colder months I leave the Truma caravan heater on low all the time, nothing to do with “I’ve paid for it so I’m using it”, just that I like to return to a warm caravan.Laughing 

Tinwheeler replied on 29/04/2016 10:32

Posted on 29/04/2016 10:32

BC - just do what suits you best. I've given you some info long accepted by the industry, some have given you the benefit of their own experience and some have enjoyed writing.

Only you can decide what's right for you.

hope you enjoyed writing this as much as i enjoyed reading itHappy

I'm sooo pleased, BB. Hope you found it an informative addltion to your vast knowledge.Sticking Tongue Out

Metheven replied on 29/04/2016 10:41

Posted on 29/04/2016 10:41

I rely on you guys, being a caravanner with a low payload I cannot carry my set of 'Brittanic Encyclopedias' with me Laughing Knowledge is wonderful CoolWink

katieb replied on 29/04/2016 10:59

Posted on 29/04/2016 10:59

We leave ours on all the time - one less thing for my brain to get cluttered up with!

young thomas replied on 29/04/2016 13:28

Posted on 29/04/2016 13:28

BC - just do what suits you best. I've given you some info long accepted by the industry, some have given you the benefit of their own experience and some have enjoyed writing.

Only you can decide what's right for you.

hope you enjoyed writing this as much as i enjoyed reading itHappy

I'm sooo pleased, BB. Hope you found it an informative addltion to your vast knowledge.Sticking Tongue Out

of course, and likewise im sure....Happy

every day is a learning day, for all of us....Happy

Tinwheeler replied on 29/04/2016 13:59

Posted on 29/04/2016 13:59

BC - just do what suits you best. I've given you some info long accepted by the industry, some have given you the benefit of their own experience and some have enjoyed writing.

Only you can decide what's right for you.

hope you enjoyed writing this as much as i enjoyed reading itHappy

I'm sooo pleased, BB. Hope you found it an informative addltion to your vast knowledge.Sticking Tongue Out

of course, and likewise im sure....Happy

every day is a learning day, for all of us....Happy

CoolHappy

Lynton replied on 29/04/2016 14:40

Posted on 29/04/2016 14:40

HappyWe leave it on always hot water when ever u need it and for all the electric it uses...............Happy travels

replied on 29/04/2016 14:50

Posted on 29/04/2016 14:50

 My water heater is switched on when we arrive and turned off when we are packing up. We like it when a tap is turned on and hot water is there within seconds.

MJ730 replied on 29/04/2016 15:12

Posted on 29/04/2016 15:12

 My water heater is switched on when we arrive and turned off when we are packing up. We like it when a tap is turned on and hot water is there within seconds.

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