I have a 30L storage tank heater system for my exec-flat.

I have to leave the heater on overnight cos there isnt enuf capacity for 2 to shower in morning b4 going to work. If turn on 15mins b4 showering, it doesnt heat up fast enuf. Heating element is a 1.5kw std for hdb.

Ariston came to check it already, the tank is working fine by their stds. ZzzzzZ (tot it was heater problem)

Anyone got any ideas about how to conserve energy? What you do with your heater...

I'm thinking of installing an electric timer to "auto turn on and off" the heater switch but got few problems. Cant put the device in the bathroom cos:

1. illegal for electric devices in bathroom

2. I also scared - condensation cld cause short circuit (in long run)

Oil prices going up... I dont see electrical bill going down anytime soon!

Pls share...

I'm thinking of installing an electric timer to "auto turn on and off" the heater switch but got few problems. Cant put the device in the bathroom cos:

1. illegal for electric devices in bathroom

2. I also scared - condensation cld cause short circuit (in long run)

Oil prices going up... I dont see electrical bill going down anytime soon!

Pls share...

you mean your switch inside the bathroom???

here are the options I can think of:

- change to 2 instant heater

- downgrade to smaller capacity storage heater e.g 15litres

- get used to bathing in lukewarm or cold water

- relocated your switch to outside of bathroom and install the timer switch

you mean your switch inside the bathroom???

Yup, somehow I want to install a timer.

And showering with cold water?!?! In the morning?!?! Dunno abt u... but I'm a warm blooded person...

Its interesting though, showering at 730am on weekday mornings vs 930am on Saturdays - the water seems to last longer.

My theory is that the temperature has increased a few degrees. Funny how that makes such a difference though.