How long does a Megaflow take to heat up?
One hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon. Immersion heater is switched off. What i have noticed is, couple of hours after heating the water, if both of kids take shower, then hot water runs out for the second one. And it is around 10-15 mins shower for 1st one.
How do you use Heatrae Sadia Megaflo?
Open the lowest hot tap in the property. Hold open the temperature / pressure relief valve until the gurgling noise stops and water stops running from the tap and valve. Close the temperature / pressure relief valve; open the mains cold water supply to the Megaflo. When water flows from the hot tap close the tap.
Where is the thermostat on a Megaflow?
On the front of your megaflo you should see a grey boxs undo the screw and you should see at the top an object with 1to5 just above it. Thats where you adjust the temp.
When should I set my hot water timer?
Again, if you need hot water in the evening, set the timer to an hour before your arrival to prepare hot water for you. You can benefit most from your water heater timer if your utility company offers different energy usage rates during peak and non-peak periods.
Why is my Megaflo not heating up?
It could also be a sign of an electric fault. Typical faults on a MegaFlo are: Cold water running through the tun dish – this is a sign that the cylinder has not been serviced and the air gap has depleted. Lack of hot water – this fault could relate to either an electrical fault or an issue with an immersion heater.
How often should a Megaflow be serviced?
every 12 months
It is strongly recommended that you get your Megaflo serviced every 12 months in order to keep it in peak working order and avoid these issues.
How often does a Megaflo need recharging?
With just a handful of external controls, there is little to go wrong. However, the internal air gap needs recharging regularly. This is a reasonably straightforward process and should be carried out at least annually. An indication that the air gap needs charging is a visual warning via the Tundish.
Does a Megaflow have a thermostat?
The Megaflo Indirect Thermostat and Thermal Cut-Out are factory pre-wired. The 2-port motorised valve supplied MUST be wired in series with the Indirect controls such that the power supply to the valve is interrupted should either the Thermostat or Thermal Cut-Out operate.