Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jan 10, 2012 9:53 pm Hi Guys, I am building a pool room in my shed and want to have hot water available. I only have electricity available but have been told a instantenous electric system would be expensive to run. It wont be used much and I only want to use it as a outside shower. I have been told solar electric boosted system but not sure what brand or system, - obviously dont want an expensive system as it wont be used regularly. Cheers in advance. solar electric boosted hot water system 2Jan 10, 2012 11:01 pm Hi A solar system will probably cost you several thousand dollars. If it is only for occasional use you could look on eBay for a second hand electric system - there are quite a few on there as people are upgrading to solar. If you didn't want the cost of keeping the water hot all of the time you could switch it on an hour or so before required (or at the start of summer). Another alternative is an LPG instantaneous gas system. These cost about $1000 (plus installation) and can run off standard swap type gas bottles. Paul Re: solar electric boosted hot water system 3Jan 11, 2012 5:10 pm For occasional use I wouldn't have thought the running costs of an instantaneous electric unit would be an issue. Daily use for long showers may be different. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. the sun master is the solar heating to "warm" the water in the tank the S26 is your hot water system which will heat the water (25 degrees?) so with both turned on you… 3 11841 I want to build a decking to the drawn shape outlined in black. The problem is how close can I build to the gas hot water unit? Will I be able to build around it and be… 0 20196 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi, I've got a brand new (2nd hand) Bosch Hydropower 16H tankless hot water heater. Since it was installed I have noticed it leaks a lot. I took the cover off and it looks… 0 24131 |