Gas to Electric Conversion
Practical installations tailored to safety, sustainability, and long-term reliability
Project Snapshot
Our team at Wirral Gas was tasked with replacing a failing water heater in a residential apartment. The property forms part of a larger apartment block that uses a shared flue system—an arrangement that is increasingly difficult to work with under today’s building and safety regulations. To ensure the resident had a reliable and compliant hot water supply, we installed a Stiebel Eltron DHE 27 Touch 27 Set Instantaneous Water Heater 4i.
The Challenge
The apartment block’s shared flue system posed a significant limitation. Current regulations place strict requirements on such systems, and modern gas boilers are generally not compatible with them. This left the resident with limited options:
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A full infrastructure change across the block (highly unlikely and costly).
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Switching from gas to an electric water heating solution.
Meanwhile, the existing water heater was failing, leaving the resident without a reliable hot water supply. A solution was needed that was compliant, efficient, and did not rely on the outdated flue system.
Our Solution
After assessing the site, we recommended installing the Stiebel Eltron DHE 27 Touch 27 Set Instantaneous Water Heater 4i. This advanced electric unit delivers hot water on demand without the need for a storage tank or flue connection, making it ideal for this type of property.
Key benefits of the solution included:
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Regulatory compliance – avoiding complications with the shared flue.
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Space-saving design – compact unit, perfect for apartments.
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Energy efficiency – heats water instantly, reducing wasted energy.
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Reliability – ensures the resident has continuous access to hot water.
The installation was completed with minimal disruption, providing the resident with a modern, future-proof water heating solution that overcomes the limitations of their building’s infrastructure.
