17 Jan 2011 10:41 PM:

Thanks again for all the advice, I will let you know how I get on! 

Faro, not sure anyone will want my water heater if they are going to end up with the same problems I'm having!  I'll certainly give it a go though! 

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15 Jan 2011 6:37 PM:

Thanks for the advice!  I'll avoid that option then!  Think I'll replace the water heater with either a gas system or a water tank and immersion heater.

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15 Jan 2011 3:44 PM:

Thank you all so much for the info!

Faro - I am not currently in Spain so I am not sure of the make and model of the water heater, however I am pretty sure it is from England as I remember it having text in English on the front so that would explain its high level of power.

I wonder if I might be able to find an electrician to upgrade my circuit breaker.  Otherwise I think I will take the water heater out and explore the gas option instead; rather than upgrading the cabling and my electricity supply.

Thanks again, much appreciated!

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14 Jan 2011 12:00 AM:

Hi,

Wonder if anyone can help...

I recently bought an apartment in Nueva Andalucia and, after having a boletin done, my electrician signed me up for a 6.7kW electricity supply.  The problem is, I have a very high powered water heater - pulling 38amps on use - so the new maximum consumption level means this cannot be used and I therefore have no hot water.  

Does anyone know if a 9kW supply would enable me to use the water heater and, if so, what the increase in tariff may be for this raised contract level?  I.e. I am wondering if it would be cheaper for me to replace the water heater with a boiler instead, which is actually what my electrician advised - would seem a real shame to do this though since the water heater is quite new.

Any advice appreciated...

Thanks!

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21 Jul 2010 10:21 AM:

Thanks guys, that is really helpful information! 

...So now, my next question is:  Does anyone know of any decent electricans operating in the Nueva Andalucia area??  Think I need to get a second quote at this point.

I have scoured the internet but I am not having much luck...

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