Which is the best timer for only allowing a H/W cylinder to come on in the night? (say ~11pm-4am) I almost have solar tubes on my roof and just want to use cheap power in night to top up if required. Looking to go to flick energy . Have one 3kw element and one 2kw element in two different cylinders (so need two timers)
mack77,
Nov 17, 10:35am
Just go to your nearest electrical trade outlet and they will sell you a suitable timer, but you will need to get an electrician to install it.
atlantis3,
Nov 17, 9:37pm
We are with Contact and have night rate from 9pm untill 7am and our hot water is only heated at night rate (about 13 cents per KW/H). We used to have a timer but removed it as the ripple control for the hot water only comes on at night. We used a timer that was suitable with a 3KW nightstore heater but the contacts started to burn. We did a price comparison with several companies and they could not beat our rate. Contact gave us 20% off our bill if we pay on time.
Don't think they would be rated for 3kw. Most HWC are not fitted with a 3pin plug either! However I don't know if that's a legal requirement or simply just the way it's done.
timbo69,
Nov 21, 7:15am
Will have a look thanks
timbo69,
Nov 21, 7:17am
Flick energy are significantly cheaper off peak - between 1/3 and 1/2 of what your quoting
timbo69,
Nov 21, 7:20am
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mojo49,
Nov 21, 7:34am
We are with Mercury. Our hot water comes on at 11 pm and off at 7 am. All part of our plan. Very cheap hot water rate.
timbo69,
Nov 21, 7:55am
Do you know what the rate is? what are you fixed charges?
mojo49,
Feb 10, 8:16am
Have a look at the website. Our daily fixed charge is only $10/ month. We have a special meter for the hot water that has the timer built into it. Can't recall the two rates/ unit but our power is really cheap, especially since we put in a new free standing fireplace and don't use electric heaters in the winter.
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