Octopus Energy explains simple boiler change that could save £65 | UK | News
Excerpt from data NestaOctopus Energy As an important step, it recommends reducing your ‘flow temperature’ to a maximum of 60°C. reduce costs. This setting is separate from your thermostat reading and actually refers to the temperature of the water coming out of your boiler.
The energy company announced: “Set your flow water temperature on your boiler to between 55 and 60 degrees. Check out Nesta’s Energy Saving Boiler guide to see how you could save £65 depending on your boiler.”
If you set a thermostat to 15°C, your boiler will heat the water to a fairly high temperature before pumping it around your property until the room temperature reaches 15°C. Research Which? shows A standard boiler typically operates with a flow temperature between 75°C and 80°C, although this is often more than needed.
As a result, lowering the flow temperature will still spread the heat throughout your property, but this may result in your boiler consuming less gas while operating more efficiently. Despite Octopus Energy’s estimates, actual savings may vary significantly depending on your home’s insulation and individual features.
Looking at the various boiler models and how to change the flow temperature, Energy Saving Trust He adds: “If you have a traditional boiler with a hot water cylinder, there will be only one dial or setting to adjust.
“If you have a boiler without a hot water cylinder, there will be two dials or settings, one for the radiators and the other for hot water. You need to adjust the radiator setting so that you can see it with the radiator symbol rather than the tap.”
He also recommends: “Before making any adjustments, it’s a good idea to take a photo or make a note of how everything is currently set up. That way you’ll know what to dial it back to when you need it. The easiest option is to turn the boiler flow temperature down to a warm enough level and leave it there.”
Nesta, which runs the Boiler Savings Challenge, offers a quick online assessment to help you determine what adjustments you can make to your flow temperature. This assessment only takes a few minutes to complete.
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