{"product_id":"ptc-heating-element-spiral-replacement","title":"PTC Heating Element Spiral Replacement","description":"\u003cp\u003ePTC elements address a number of issues with water heating and use around 25% less electricity to heat the same amount of water at the same rate. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe PTC ceramic heating core matches power consumption to heat transfer for maximising efficiency. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe PTC is encased in 316 stainless steel. \u003cbr\u003e\nThis, combined with the low watt-density makes Xtend ideal in hard water areas. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe lower watt-density reduces the speed of scale build up and the stainless steel does not degrade. \u003cbr\u003e\nAs scale build up increases, heat transfer efficiency decreases. \u003cbr\u003e\nWith a standard element, this leads to reduced efficiency and ultimately, element failure. \u003cbr\u003e\nPTC elements reduce the power drawn to match the heat transfer. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe nature of PTC enables this. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe result is that the will heat more slowly, but not cost more to heat. \u003cbr\u003e\nPTC elements can be removed and easily cleaned. \u003cbr\u003e\nPTC elements is superior to normal elements if a geyser runs dry. \u003cbr\u003e\nThey will draw minimal power, from time to time, until the issues is rectified. \u003cbr\u003e\nThen they will work as normal. \u003cbr\u003e\nInstalling PTC elements in your geyser makes it the perfect solution to use in conjunction with solar power systems. \u003cbr\u003e\nMost hot water is used at night, thus the current drawn from the batteries with Xtend elements will be less. \u003cbr\u003e\nA 2KW PTC element is equivalent to a 3KW standard element and therefore best suited for a 150lt geyser. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe thermostat should also be set 5 Degree less than required temperature.\u003cbr\u003e\n2Kw Energy Efficient Long-Lasting Ceramic And Stainless Steel Heating Element. \u003cbr\u003e\nSuitable For Geysers Thats Flange Mounted And Clip-In Thermostats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PTC","offers":[{"title":"2Kw","offer_id":51998005920057,"sku":"120000680","price":2818.59,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3Kw","offer_id":51998005952825,"sku":"120000686","price":2670.12,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/0243\/7945\/files\/120000680.webp?v=1774451879","url":"https:\/\/shop.nwk.co.za\/products\/ptc-heating-element-spiral-replacement","provider":"NWK Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}