I have a Horstmann Economy 7 Immersion Heating Timer for my electric hot water tank. It hasn't been used for a long time and now the timer will not work (neither the booster or the normal 24 hour dial).
Is it easy enough to remove the cover and replace the battery (and if so, what type) or do I have to buy a new one? If a new one is required, I would be grateful for recommendations on more 'up-to-date' timers. My boiler has two elements (night rate and booster).
Also, I'm confused as to how the battery recharged. According to the installation guide, the batter is recharged as long as there is power to the box: