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Why does my hot water run out?

Undersized storage heater?

⚑ Quick Answer

Your storage tank is empty

🧠 Why It Happens

  • Amount of hot water is limited by tank size

  • Once used β†’ cold water enters β†’ temperature drops

πŸš€ Solution

  • Wait 20–30 mins for reheating

  • Or upgrade to larger tank

πŸ‘‰ Most common heater not sized adequately case

Refer to the chart for the capacity recommendations

Capacity

Normal Shower

Rain Shower

25 Litres

1 Sink OR 1 Normal Shower

Not Recommended

35 Litres

1 Normal Shower AND 1 Sink

1 Rain Shower 6" (15cm)

38 Litres

1 Normal Shower AND 1 Sink

1 Rain Shower 6" (15cm)

50 Litres

2 Normal Showers

  • 1 Rain Shower 8" (20cm) OR

  • 1 Rain Shower 6" AND 1 Sink

56 Litres

2 Normal Showers

  • 1 Rain Shower 8" (20cm) OR

  • 1 Rain Shower 6" AND 1 Sink

68 Litres

1 Long Bath OR

3 Normal Showers

  • 1 Rain Shower 10" (25cm) OR

  • 2 Rain Shower 6" (15cm)

91 Litres

1 Long Bath AND 1 Normal Shower

  • 1 Rain Shower 8" (20cm) AND 1 Rain Shower 6" (15cm) OR

  • 1 Rain Shower 12"(30cm)

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