We have an indoor geyser but are considering moving this outdoor to save space. We live in a Mediterranean climate with a cold winter day being 5°C (41°F) and summer temperatures generally ranging from 20-25°C (68-77°F). I imagine that the inside temperature is about 5°C (9°F) higher inside than outside during a winter day. In summer things are pretty much the same inside vs outside.
Our geyser is the number one electricity consumer in our household. I am wondering, if we move it outside, how would it affect electricity consumption? Any idea how much it would increase?
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Thank you keshlam. Anyway, it may actually cost less throughout the year. Paint it black (or just dark) or put it in a dark shed in a sunny area to greatly assist heating & heat retention. Air temperature is always lower than Solar Gain, a roof can reach 48C (120F) in 21C (70F) air.
If doing a shed, the year-round setup would be to heavily insulate the shed so it retains as much heat as is generated & that radiates in. If no shed, then a heavy insulation sleeve would be beneficial for the winter. Leading to, if you have an attic, it should go there instead.