Model A
—Ideal heating time—
Independent water-heater tool
Compare two entered models for ideal heating time, one-batch capacity and a usage-based electricity scenario.
Step 2
Enter hot-water need and both product values to compare.
Ideal energy and cost per cycle
— · ——Model A
—Ideal heating timeModel B
—Ideal heating time—
| Model | Per use day | Monthly average | Annual |
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Ideal kWh = litres × 4.186 × temperature rise ÷ 3600. Time = kWh ÷ heater kW. Comparable entered standing loss is scaled by hours kept hot.
Real heating differs with efficiency, thermostat control, mixing and losses. Capacity is only a one-batch screen.