Hot Water at Point of Use – What’s That All About Anyway?
Tired of running out of hot water midway through your shower? Kids complaining that Dad flushed just when they were all soaped up? The Redring WS7 storage water heater is just the ticket.
What is a point of use water heater anyway? These handy little water heaters are most often found in locations where you want hot water right away, without having to heat up an extra 15 or 20 liters of water that has been sitting in the water heater for the past half hour – cooling off.
A point of use water heater is one of two types of basic tankless water heaters. With a point of use water heater like the Redring WS7, you get piping hot water instantly (that really does mean no waiting so don’t stick your hand under it, to test how hot the water is getting). The point of a tankless water heater is that it is quite small and will fit inside a sink cabinet or in a closet. There are also dedicated use water heaters so each heater will service only one sink shower or what have you.
Less cost and small size make these units attractive for many different types of installations. Look for additional features such as variable heat settings, negligible standing heat loss, installation either over or under sink, and additional vented taps.
What you may never be told about your water heater.
It’s a fact of life, and sometimes not a very pleasant one. Water heaters fail. Redring water heaters have been satisfying customers for over thirty years now and if you keep these basics in mind about your new water heater, you’ll be well pleased with your Redring purchase.
Usually water heaters have a life span of nine to fourteen years. If you are the sort who moves house every couple of years or so, this fact has probably never bothered you before, but you should be aware that when the water heater in your next place fails it will result in a water heater leak or outright flood. Whether you’re home or not.
If you’re away when this water heater finally happens in your place, the main water incoming pipe is going to provide a continuous flow of water to the flood that is slowing covering every square inch of your premises. End result with this scenario is that some of your valuable things may be damaged, some beyond repair, in a relatively short period of time. Clean up costs can be very expensive as well, ask any carpet cleaner or flood damage firm to come and give you an estimate of the cost just to get rid of the water – never mind drying things out, and even the most reputable firm will start seeing stacks of money when they hear that it was over 24 hours before your discovered that your old faithful water heater had packed it in.
Is it okay to vent an exhaust fan into the ceiling of my house?
Whether you’re venting your range hood, bathroom room shower fan, or laundry room exhaust fan, the answer is the same for all of them. The ventilation ducting for any of these projects should go all the way outside of your house.
The reasons for this are fairly straight forward. All builders will tell you that exhaust fans drawing air from any highly humid room like a bathroom and laundry room should not be vented indoors, whether that indoor space is your attic, or inside the ceiling. Sorry mate, your drier will not make a cheap way to heat your teen-aged son’s attic room.
Ventilation ducting ending up anywhere inside your house will lead to unwanted mold or mildew from the condensation that will form from the heated air settling on the cooler surfaces it comes against as soon as it exists the fan.
If your next Do It Yourself project is to install any type of exhaust fan, make sure you have enough ventilation ducting to do the job properly, so that years down the road when you’re trying to sell your place the buyer’s home inspector does not turn up rafters and insulation dripping with noxious black mold. You’ll be glad you did. Not only because you can be sure of the sale but for your health and that of your family in the interim as well.
Benefits of an Extractor Fan from Vent Axia.
Whether it’s your kitchen, bathroom or laundry, one of Vent Axia extractor fans is sure to please your entire family.
All of those rooms have one thing in common; they are all particularly subject to condensation. Something to do with warm wet things generating steam which when it meets the cooler wall surfaces ends up as condensation. So what do you need to get rid of that condensation before it turns from relatively benign water droplets to something much nastier, like mold?
Enter an extractor fan. This is a cheap and easy to fit solution that provides a quick way to freshen a room without allowing potential drafts that could come in through an open window or door.
Some points to keep in mind when you’re planning which extractor fan best suits your needs are:
1. Size – the rule of thumb about the bigger the better does apply to fans, because the large the fan you install the greater the air flow out of that little muggy room.
2. Low voltage: these fans are ideal for bathrooms, because most have their own transformer, meaning that they can be mounted directly over that steamy shower.
3. Automatic fans will come on once the humidity in the room reaches a predetermined level. This is also a great application for any bathroom that starts to resemble a jungle after a rain shower once the door opens to disgorge the pink and shiny teen who has just drained the hot-water tank, for the second time today.
4. Self-regulating. This type of fan has a built in controller that regulates the rate of air flow as well as a timer to turn the fan off at the end of a predetermined (by you) period.
What is the Redring ws7 Water Heater.
Looking for an easy to install and use economical solution to everybody’s need for hot water. You’re looking for the Redring WS7 hot water delivery system.
With its 7 liter capacity and point of use location, this system is perfect for virtually any location you want to install it in. It provides stored hot water at the point where it is going to be used, with minimal heat loss from standing simply because it is installed within centimeters of the hot water tap it feeds. The seven liter capacity ensures enough hot water readily available for most uses, whether commercial or domestic.
Each WS7 water heater comes with an adjustable thermostat allowing for temperature adjustment from 15◦C to 75◦C as well as a frost protection setting. A wall bracket and full fixing pack are supplied for easy installation of the unit where ever it will be used.
Point of use hot water makes sense for those busy families who have lots of teens who spend hours standing under a hot spray of water and doing not much else. Even though Dad won’t have the satisfaction any more of hearing the screams that come when he flushes the toilet – repeatedly, the rest of the family will be glad to have the Redring WS7 on tap, ready for the next lot of laundry, showers, or even the mundane dishes.
Very Little is Positive About a Cold Shower.
Every day we use hot water. Nobody likes a cold shower, whether it’s a bucket being dumped over you or a shocking surprise just as you’ve all lathered up. Redring water heaters have been providing reliable and trouble free hot showers for over 30 years.
Whether you’ve spent all day digging ditches – in the rain, well maybe not precisely rain, but that kind of persistent drizzle that made you went and once you’d stopped you realized that you were also cold – or you’re just beat from a hard day playing mouse-jockey in the a day-trading salon, we all look forward to some nice hot water when we get home.
Making a cup of tea, soaking in a bath, relaxing under a shower nozzle, or doing the dishes, all these things depend on one thing for maximum enjoyment. Hot water, quickly available. Many houses are even heated by hot water, so hopefully whatever heat source you’re using the water will be hot and available, when you walk in the front door.
If your hot water heater is on its last legs, make sure you get it replaced before things get ugly. Unless you really enjoy starting your day with a brisk spray of cold water, and don’t mind boiling your kettle five times just to wash all those dishes that have somehow accumulated in your sink, having a reliable supply of hot water can be crucial to a balanced state of mind. Having an instantaneous supply of hot water, on demand, twenty-four hours a day, can be absolutely priceless.
Safety Tips for Your Hot Tub
Disinfection is the way to go when it comes to preventing bacteria growth in your hot tub. The hot tubs you buy may actually come with some kind of preventative devices equipped, but they are not an end all solution. You still need to use various chemicals to clean out the hot tub system; otherwise harmful bacteria can become hazardous to your health. The disinfectant level found in your hot tub should be no lower than 4.5ppm for bromine and 3ppm for chlorine. When it comes to pH levels, the ideal number is around 7.2 to 7.6. The disinfectant levels in your hot tub should be checked on a regular basis, and most people advise checking them after each use of the hot tub. One way to make sure you never have any problems with bacteria in your hot tub is to always have your friends shower before they enter the tub. This will lower the amount of harmful materials that enter your hot tub on a regular basis. The hot tub should be drained about every month or so, and using some kind of bleach solution usually works best. If you have any other questions about how to properly maintain your hot tub, you can visit a local hot tub specialist to help you out.
Safety with Hot Tubs
With the growing number of spas, hot tubs, and other relaxation devices being installed into homes on a daily basis, it would be a good idea to start learning how to use these kinds of things in a safe manner. Most people think of parties and good times when they see hot tubs, but there are also some safety precautions that need to be kept in the back of your mind. Hot tubs are great when people are around and you are having a party, but you also need to make sure the proper precautions and maintenance measures are taken in advance. Even if you are just visiting one of the hot tubs at a friend’s house, you should still think about the correct safety measures needed to make sure everything goes smoothly. There are various different types of bacteria that can form in hot tubs if they are not taken care of in the best way possible, so it is important to make sure these disease-causing organisms will not infiltrate you or any of your friends. One of the types of bacteria that can be found in a hot tub is known as Legionella bacteria. This certain type of bacteria can lead to Legionnaires disease, but pneumonia and ear infections can also occur during an infection.
Things to Check When Shopping for Hot Tubs
Hot tubs that are cheap when you first pay for them are often the ones that turn out to be the most costly ones at the store. It’s quite ironic, but this is usually the way things work with the most expensive products. The running costs of hot tubs often go through the roof when you are paying a lower amount in the beginning. While you may be saving money in the short term by going with a cheaper hot tub, you will regret it in the long run when you have to pay much higher fees for proper maintenance. One of the most important things to look at when you are searching through hot tubs is the type of insulation that comes with the product. Cheap hot tubs tend to have little to no insulation and should definitely be avoided at all costs. It will cost a lot more to run these cheap hot tubs with little to no insulation. The only time you should go with a cheap hot tub is when it is actually an expensive one that goes on sale. Many hot tub dealers will usually have some kind of end of the year sale, which is the best time to go out and get yours.
Choosing the Right Hot Tub
When you are looking through different hot tubs and trying to find the perfect one for your home, there are many different things to take into consideration. The hot tub dealer is the best person to ask about quality and other important factors because they will be the person who knows the most about the product you are looking to buy. They want to keep a good reputation in their local community, so you generally don’t have to worry about someone trying to rip you off at a local store. You are more likely to run into some kind of scam artist on the Internet where you don’t get to see the actual hot tub before you buy it. If you are buying online, it is usually a good idea to go and pickup the hot tub rather than having it shipped to your house. This way, you can check out the hot tub in detail before you actually give the seller your money. Some other factors to consider when you are looking for your perfect hot tub include quality, maintenance costs, and the brand. Going with a quality name brand hot tub can end up being your best decision because then you don’t have to worry about having problems in the long run.