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What happens if I have a problem with my water heater?

If your water heater develops a fault within the warranty period it is usually best to contact the manufacturer, as some are able to arrange for service engineers to visit you and look at the heater. All manufacturers operate differently, but they will be the best people to advise you how to proceed. Please visit our Faulty Item section for more information.

Will I need any accessories with my water heater?

Some water heaters have optional accessories, which may or may not be required, depending on how you are installing the heaters. All of the water heaters on CNM Online Ltd have ‘technical information’ downloads explaining how the water heaters are to be installed. Some water heaters will require special vented taps, and others will require expansion vessels so it is important that you read through the technical information beforehand. If you are not a qualified plumber, or if you are not sure about what it is that you need, we would advise you to print off the information and consult the qualified person you will be using to install your water heater. Alternatively, you can click here to contact our support team and we can try and find out more information for you.

Will I be able to install the water heater myself?

Water heaters do differ in their complexity. Some of the catering water heaters do not need any installation at all, you simply plug them in and stand them on the counter top, while some of the un-vented water heaters require installation by qualified plumbers with a special licence, so it is difficult to answer yes or no. As a general rule, if you are unfamiliar with the product and are not qualified to install the product, we would advise you to seek professional advice.

What is the difference between vented and un-vented water heaters?

When deciding which type of water heater to use for your bath, sink or hand wash basin it is important to understand the difference between vented and un vented.

An unvented water heater has a water cylinder that stores hot water and delivers it at mains pressure. Unvented water heaters do not rely on gravity for the supply of hot water so they can be installed virtually anywhere under or over sink, cupboard space. The main advantage is that you can get a power shower hot water supply without the expensive and noise of a power pump. The bath, sink or hand basin fills faster and smaller bore pipe-work can be used. This also means you don't have gallons of cold water stood in the loft space merrily producing bacteria for you to bath in. Unvented water heaters can also be used with standard, mixer and auto sensor taps. The disadvantages of unvented water heaters is that it can be a BOMB if not installed correctly and for this reason all installers of unvented cylinders MUST be registered for such work. To accommodate for the expansion of water which occurs when the water is heated in the cylinder, a diaphragm pressure vessel should be used on the cold feed water supply connection seek professional advice. Requires mains pressure to work efficiently and if you lose the mains water supply then you have no back up!

Vented water heaters are designed to vent the expansion naturally through special vented taps or through the main hot water supply spout. If the water heater is classed as being vented, then it can be either an under or over sink water heater. The under sink water heater will need special vented taps for it to work safely. The over sink water heaters are usually pre-fitted with a swivel spout. If the vented water heater is an over sink unit then it will have a spout supplied at the front, this means the expanded water will vent via the special taps or spout. The advantages of this type of water heater are that there is no need for a diaphragm pressure vessel fitting in the cold water pipe-work. They are energy efficient and very reliable water heaters that generally have longer warranties with them. The disadvantages are that special expensive taps may be required if the unit is for under-sink use. Requires mains pressure to work efficiently and if you lose the mains water supply then you have no back up!

Put simply an unvented system is one that is NOT vented to the atmosphere, and a vented system is one that IS

What type of water heater is best for providing hot water for washing up?

An average kitchen sink will usually take between 10L and 15L of water to fill it up so we would generally lean towards a storage type of water heater. This type of water heater allows you to store a particular volume of water at a suitable temperature (some heaters have thermostats on the front to allow you to specify a temperature) that can be delivered quite quickly. You could choose to have an instant water heater, but to get the water to a similar temperature you would need to choose one of the more powerful models, and the water would probably run slower out of the instant type models.

What type of heater is best for a hand washbasin?

There are several different choices available for hand washbasins. You may choose to go for a small storage type water heater- these are available in both under sink and over sink models. Choosing a storage type water heater will guarantee you a specific volume of water at a suitable temperature whilst the heater is switched on. If however you are likely to run off the whole contents of the water heater at once, you would have to wait while the heater filled itself back up and re-heated for more hot water.

Another option for hand washbasins are instant water heaters. Instant water heaters do not store water; they simply heat the water as it passes through the heater. This type of water heater can save on running costs as they only use electricity when the hot water is required. Instant water heaters are available in a range of kW ratings, and the general rule of thumb is that the more powerful the water heater is, the better ‘flow-rate’ and the more consistent performance you will get. Instant water heaters can be a good option if you have a washroom that is used heavily over a short time, i.e. at staff lunch breaks where a small storage water heater might run out of hot water.

What type of water heater is best for a house/ flat/ bed sit?

If you require an electric water heater to serve a residential property we would generally recommend a storage type water heater. Storage type water heaters hold a specific volume of water at a suitable temperature available for you to use while ever the heater is switched on. As you draw water off, the heater tops itself back up and brings the water back to temperature again. These types of water heater are available in a range of different sizes. In order to serve all of the hot water outlets in a residential property, you would generally require 80L- 100L of water. Different manufacturers make storage type water heaters and all of the dimensions and technical information is listed on the individual product descriptions. For details of our current range of storage type water heaters, please click on the link below.
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Redring Instant Hand Wash Unit

£45.85

£55.02

- Redring Instant Hand Wash Unit
- Compact ergonomic design
- (180°) Swivel 200mm stainless steel spray arm
- Eliminates scale build-up in hard water areas
- Water supply can be supplied from header tank
- Choice of: 3kW & 7.2kW
- 3kW, suitable for 1 hand wash basin
- 7.2kW, suitable for 1 sink
- 3 Year warranty

Ultrawash 3kW Handwash Open Outlet

£38.00

£45.60

- Ultrawash 3kW Handwash Open Outlet
- A real price performer
- Very energy efficient
- Safety thermal cut-out
- (180°) Swivel sprayhead
- Integral inlet tap
- Easy installation
- Complete with 9" spout

Prestige Platinum Hand Wash Unit

£39.99

£47.99

- Prestige Platinum Hand Wash Unit
- Digital Temperature Display allows you to see the temperature - ideal for children, care workers and the elderly
- Knob to regulate the water temperature to your exact requirement
- Knob to regulate water flow quickly to your preference
- Phased shut-down safety feature - the water will continue to run on for a few seconds after use to prevent any risk of scalding and to prolong the life of the unit
- Hand wash arm included

Prestige Platinum Under Sink Water Heater

£69.93

£83.92

- Prestige Platinum Under Sink Water Heater
- Standard taps "MUST HAVE" a Sprayhead nozzle!
- Not suitable for thermostatic mixer taps!
- Supplied with chrome Sprayhead nozzle 24mm thread!
- Hidden installation
- Optional flexi hose kit with 1/2 BSP female connectors (pair)
- Ordinary taps can be used (NOT THERMOSTATIC MIXER TAPS)
- Sprayhead taps are recommended
- Durable in water pressures (5-100 psi) 0.3-7 bar
- Minimum flow water rate 1.2litres minute
- Automatically activated by water pressure
- Ø 1/2" inlet and outlet connection
- Electric cable entry possible from either left or right side
- Inlet cold water entry- down left side
- Water Proof: IP24
- BEAB / CE

Prestige Deluxe Instant Water Heater

£126.91

£152.29

- Prestige Deluxe Instant Water Heater
- Small but powerful digitally controlled whole house solution
- Ideal for commercial or domestic applications
- Maximum energy savings
- Heats to the exact desired temperature (digital display)
- Touch buttons
- 220-240 V
- Prevents flow of over-heated water
- Automatically activated when hot water faucet turned on
- Delivers hot water immediately – no pre-heating required

Speedflow Premier 15 Litre Unvented Water Heater 2.0KW

£88.20

£105.84

- Speedflow Premier 15 Litre Unvented Water Heater 2.0KW
- Premier offers all the features of the Standard and more
- More competitive price
- Stainless Steel flange element
- Power-on switch
- Neon power-on indicator.
- Stylish new design,
- External temperature control
- Neon element-on indicator
- See details for more info and options

Hyco Instantaneous Inline Water Heater

£106.40

£127.68

- Hyco Instantaneous Inline Water Heater
- Compact multipoint instant water heater
- Inbuilt pressure relief valve and thermal cut-out
- Can be connected to one or more outlets
- Require just 1 bar to operate
- Suitable for 1 basin & 1 sink or 1 shower
- See details for more information

Stiebel-Eltron Instantaneous Water Heater

£152.00

£182.40

- Stiebel-Eltron Instantaneous Water Heater
- Suitable for 1 shower or 2 basins
- The water is heated to exactly the set temperature
- Can be used under or oversink
- Flow rates: 5.5 l/min
- 2 Year warranty

Handyflow 5 Litre Slimline Over Sink Water Heater

£64.40

£77.28

- Handyflow 5 Litre Slimline Over Sink Water Heater
- Slim line design
- Thermal cut-out that can be re-set
- External temperature control
- 2.0kW element
- White corrosion proof case
- CFC free polyurethane insulation
- Safety thermal cut-out

Handyflow Undersink Point Of Use Water Heater 5ltr

£96.60

£115.92

- Handyflow Undersink Point Of Use Water Heater 5ltr
- At CNM all fittings needed are supplied, complete with chrome vented mixer tap, hot & cold flexible hoses for quick and easy installation!
- Installation: Under-sink floor mounted only!
- Colour coded connections for easy installation
- External thermostatic temperature control
- Suitable for single outlet only
- Frost protection setting
- White corrosion proof case
- CFC free polyurethane insulation
- Safety thermal cut-out
- Power: 2.0kW (copper element)
- Fuse: 13amp fused spur
- Capacity: 5ltr
- Empty Weight: 2kg,
- Full Weight: 7kg
- Suitable for 1 hand wash basins
- Dimensions: H400mm x W270mm x D180mm
- Next Day Delivery

Redring Powerstream Unvented Instantaneous Water Heater

£109.20

£131.04

- Redring Powerstream Unvented Instantaneous Water Heater
- Economical to run
- 3 models available 9.5Kw, 10.8kW and 12kW
- Delivers instant hot water at point of use
- Compact size, allowing you to tuck them away
- Impact resistant moulded cover
- 3 year guarantee
- Suitable for 2 basins or 1 basin & 1 shower
- See details for more info

Redring Corvette Wall Kettle 1.8kW

£77.35

£92.82

- Redring Corvette Wall Kettle 1.8kW
- Quick and easy installation
- Can boil from 1 litre to a maximum of 3.8 litres (16 cups)
- Automatic switch off at boiling point with rapid reset
- Neon indicator clearly glows when water is being heated
- Extended swivel spout for extra safe pouring (130mm)
- Heavy duty wall fixing back plate
- Easy to read water level indicator
- Incorporates a safety auto steam switch
- 2 stage boil dry element protection
- Power: 13amp / 240V / 50Hz
- Economical to use 1.8kW

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Electric Water Heaters

Choosing the right water heating system for your needs are important. When it comes to Domestic Water Heating there are a few terms you may want to consider. Under Sink, Over Sink, Point of Use, On Demand, Instant, Direct, Caravan, LPG, Economy 7. Each one of ours will be more suited to one or more of the situations. Industrial or Commercial Water Heaters are often a lot larger in size and will heat more hot water.

Tankless / Instant Water Heaters

Tankless heaters are home appliances used to heat water for residential or commercial use. Also known as 'on demand' and 'instant' heaters, tankless are designed to heat the water as the water flows through. Unlike conventional tank heaters, tankless do not have any type of storage tank. Tankless water heater comes in natural gas, propane, and electric models. It can be broken down into two categories; 'full on/full off' and 'graduated'. Full on/full off units do not change the power output at all. The unit is either on or off. Graduated tankless heaters base the power output on the flow of water running through the unit. This is usually done through the use of a 'flow switch' and means that you will receive the same output temperature of water at .5 gallons per minute (gpm) as you will at 3.0 gpm. Because energy is not required to maintain a tank of water at a high temperature, the net energy savings can be substantial on site. However, if enough people implement this practice in a city, it creates a peak electricity problem that can end up wasting more energy than is being saved.

Over Sink Water Heaters

The use of Over Sink can reduce your water heating costs by up to 60%. Reduce your energy bill, save water, and money. Enjoy endless hot showers. Our extensive selection of top rated water heating products carries a model for every application. It is a simple to install traditional vented over sink water heater. With a neat design and supplied complete with tap and spout, they are an effective, practical solution whenever time and simplicity are the key priorities. It incorporates a thermal cut-out that can be re-set rather than requiring to be replaced. The unit simply needs to be switched off and it will automatically re-set itself. This feature is particularly useful when the heater is likely to be drained frequently (e.g. when fitted in Portable Buildings)

Under Sink Water Heaters

Simple to install and a very low price means you can have hot water anywhere where these is cold water (and an electric supply), instantaneous water heaters use simple electronics to control flow and temperature making them extremely safe, reliable and energy efficient. Undersink water heaters are extremely compact this then provides you with a more usable space within a sink cabinet and makes the units easier to install.

Zip Hydro Taps

Do you run a coffee shop or restaurant where you require instant hot water? Perhaps, you are tired of your employees wasting precious time by having to wait for a kettle to boil every time they want a hot cup of coffee. If so, we sell innovative heaters called Zip hydro taps. They are much faster and more energy-efficient than kettles, not to mention very elegant in appearance. In fact, they even include two sleep modes which automatically shut down the units when they are not in use. This will save you even more money.

If you have any queries or needs technical assistance about our wide range of Water heaters available online at CNM Online UK, please chat with our technical experts at 0844 884 2900. We’re sure to have the cheapest heaters on the market today.