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Hot water tank recommendations

harderthanf · 2022-01-10 14:37:28

Are all hot water tanks equal? I need to replace my 20 year old 180L tank (it's cracked) and would like to get one with very good insulation. Are they all the same or is there insulation figures I should be looking at to get the better energy rated ones. I have a PV system and at the moment - if the tank if full with hot…

10-01-2022 2:37pm

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harderthanf

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Are all hot water tanks equal? I need to replace my 20 year old 180L tank (it's cracked) and would like to get one with very good insulation.
Are they all the same or is there insulation figures I should be looking at to get the better energy rated ones.
I have a PV system and at the moment - if the tank if full with hot water in the evening - it is almost cold by the morning. Was hoping for better heat retention.

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