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Storage heating uses less expensive Off-Peak electricity to store heat energy at night and then
release this heat as required to keep homeowners warm on even the coldest days.
The Dimplex DCP2010 automatic charge control system includes an outdoor temperature sensor
to determine how much heat to store for the next day and can be customized to meet each user’s
comfort needs while maximizing savings.
Heat energy is collected and stored within
the heater during Off-Peak periods when
rates are less expensive (4¢ to 5¢ per kWh).
During the day when energy rates are
expensive (8¢ to 12¢ per kWh), heat is
released into the room.
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It is critical to do an accurate heat loss calculation on the area including all other energy efficiency
initiatives being considered to the area’s building envelope. The lower the room’s heat loss:
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the smaller the physical size of the storage heater
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the smaller the element amperage, wiring, breaker and impact on the home’s service capacity
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the better chance of using existing electrical wiring and the less expensive the installation
An online heat loss calculator can be found at http://www.dimplexheating.com/heat_loss_calculator.
The Importance of Accurate Heat Loss Calculations
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Keep all materials off the heater at least 4” away from the top and sides, 12” from the front of
the heater to allow the heat to properly circulate.
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We recommend that the area near the unit is cleaned periodically to reduce dust, dirt and pet
hair entering the heater.
Installation Clearances & Maintenance
What is Storage Heating and How Does it Work?
Do I Need to Control my Electric Water Heating?
It depends on your utility’s program.
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Under a whole-house Time-Of-Use rate, you will be penalized if you do not control the water heater and
spend more money. Why? Even if you take your showers at 6:30, your water heater will do the vast ma-
jority of its heating after 7am when the more expensive Peak rate period typically starts.
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If your home has a second Off-Peak meter. The downside is that you will noy be able to take advantage
of the less-expenive Off-Peak power rates.
NOTE. Space and Water Heating account for about 75% of your energy bills and water heating accounts
for about 25% of that, so controlling your water heating will save you money every month. When changing
your next water heater, we recommend an 80 gallon version so you have plenty of low-cost hot water.
