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Title: How many people with a 180 litre tank?
Post by: GHornsby on February 02, 2016, 03:29:51 PM

Hello all,

Looking for some expert advice. I have 4 tennants in a buy to let property. We have a Rheem 180 litre electric boiler. The tennants want to move another 5 people in. I am worried about the boiler holding out. Would our tank hold out???

Thanks in advance.

GH

Title: Re: How many people with a 180 litre tank?
Post by: wombles on February 02, 2016, 06:00:51 PM

In order to answer your question we need to know the age of your present cylinder. One thing I can say is that there wont be enough hot water for 9 with 180 litres. Why on earth would you allow them to have that many people there while they are tenants? "Most" landlords have a specific number written into their agreement, some go as far as naming them. This minimises wear and tear as well as damage.