storage heaters

[stepdad]

How easy is it to fit a new storage heater, the one I have is on Economy 7 and I have been offered a second hand one,but will it be compatable ?
Also if I decide to buy new,can I fit it, or could my local electrician do it ?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Are you talking about replacing an old one or having this as an additional one?

AFAIK they are all much the same rating - check the data plates to see what loads your existing one and the new one are.

If it's going to be an extra one you may need a new circuit for it, which is notifiable in England & Wales, as is installing the heater if it's in a kitchen or bath/shower room.

The biggest physical problem is that they are heavy.

 

[stepdad]

Thank you B.A.S.
It is replacing the old one.

 

[BS3036]

The other problem with a used one used to be that moving them tended to result in damaging the element.

 

[Cremeegg]

Plenty of the older ones also contain not insignificant amounts of asbestos which is easily disturbed if you are taking it apart to remove a few bricks to make it easier to move.

 

[stepdad]

I do not think it is very old, but perhaps a new one would be best.

 

[stepdad]

Thank you all.
Now I need to decide which is the best one to buy.