I need a new system. I live in a flat which has a small kitchen and a small bathroom - very modest demands. No central heating. I have a Main Medway gas heater (about 5 years old) which supplies hot water to the kitchen and to the bath. I also have a small electric water heater that supplies the shower - a Triton T70 - which is in the bathroom. This was all working OK but a tiny water leak from the Main Medway (small drips) means I'm looking at a plumber anyway, So I'm re- thinking the whole system. At present the Main Medway is in a small spare bedroom. It's big and makes a noise when the gas goes on, so I'd prefer a smaller water heater - I'm thinking electric.
So basically, guys, what would you do with my hot water needs? Three things to think of, kitchen sink, bath and shower.
Questions:
- what could I use the Triton for? e.g. it would be enough to supply the kitchen sink.
- where would an electric heater go? Could it go in the bathroom?
- what sort of size heater do I need for this modest job? the other factor is the washing machine in the kitchen - does this need hot water or not? And if it does, what does that mean for the capacity of the water heater?
- anything else?
Thanks for all replies - I'd prefer to think this through before getting a plumber in. Please ask any questions!
andy