Is the EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW a system, regular or combi boiler?

Looking for a electric electric Flow boiler for your flat or house? Then the EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW may be an option you should consider.

Combi boilers have much to recommend them - not least the fact that they save a lot of space. Combination (or combi) boilers were introduced by manufacturers in the 1970s to provide practical central heating and hot water distribution to smaller properties - remember that UK houses and flats tend to be among the smallest in the developed world.

Traditional boilers require one or more storage tanks to keep hot water warm and to store water for heating later. In contrast, combi boilers draw water directly from the mains supply and heat it instantly, removing the need for a storage tank. The heated water is then distributed to your taps and radiators on demand.

While combi boilers are suitable choices for many properties, especially those without a loft, there is also a disadvantage in using them. Water is heated instantly and the volume of water that can be heated at any one time is limited. This can result in less water being sent to taps and showers if more than one is being used simultaneously. In these instances, the water pressure to both points will drop.

Is a EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW electric Flow boiler suitable for my house or flat?

Whether this EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW Electric Flow boiler is right for your property depends on its size or what its "output" level is. Size does not mean its physical dimensions, however - it means how powerful it is.

The output rating indicates how much energy a boiler can use in providing you with hot water and heat when you need it from your radiators and taps. The greater the output, the more water it can heat.

It's better to take advice on this from a registered installer because, if your boiler output is too low, your water and radiators might not get as hot as you would like them to be. However, if the output level is too high, you'll end up paying more on your electric bills than you need to.

Which types of property would this EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW Electric Flow boiler be appropriate for given its output of 14.4 kW?

A heating engineer would recommend that the EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW electric Flow boiler would be a suitable installation option for smaller homes and apartments with up to 10 radiators and one bathroom.

What size is the EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW boiler?

The EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW boiler measures 912 mm [H] x 203 mm [W] x 172 mm [D] in size.

Is the EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW a non-condensing or condensing boiler?

Gas and electric boilers create exhaust gases - condensing boilers capture and recycle these gases to, for example, reheat water coming back from your radiators. As electric boilers like the EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW do not create exhaust gases during their operation, they do not need a secondary heat exchanger which all condensing boilers must contain - they are more efficient by design.

Is the EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW electric Flow boiler rated as environmentally friendly?

Many homeowners are now worried about climate change and the damage they do to the environment from heating their homes has become a subject of increasing concern.

Nitrogen dioxide emissions in Britain's largest cities are at dangerous levels and this has been caused by gas boilers. In fact, 14% of the UK’s greenhouse gases are produced by central heating.

Is the EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW electric Flow an environmentally friendly choice for your home? Let’s have a look at the figures.

Every boiler manufactured and supplied in the UK must have an energy efficiency rating of 92% (SEDBUK “A” rating). These minimums were made law in April 2018 - before that, the minimum energy efficiency rating was 88% (88%/89% = "B" SEDBUK grade, 90%+ = "A" SEDBUK grade).

The EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW was awarded an efficiency rating of 100% and a band rating of "D".

Energy efficiency ratings for boilers describe the amount of energy they use and waste when switched on and working.

The boiler's poor ERP rating, however, reflects how it is marked down for running on electricity.

The Energy Related Products Directive (ERP) came into force in 2015. It was introduced to encourage manufacturers to create more energy-efficient products and covers all products that consume energy during their lifetimes, including energy used during production and at the point of disposal.

The EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW has been awarded an ERP rating of "D".

In truth, however, the actual operational energy efficiency of most electric boilers is 98% or 99% - a level no oil or gas boiler has yet reached. So why does it receive such a low ERP score? It's because fossil fuels generate the power used by electric boilers and factoring this in results in low efficiency scores since electricity generation is carbon-intensive. We're not sure this is a fair way of comparing energy efficiency given the advances in electric boiler technology over the last 5 years.

How many years' warranty does the EHC Slim Jim 14.4KW electric Flow come with?

EHC’s Slim Jim 14.4KW boiler includes a parts and labour warranty of 2 years.