How would you go about this realistically, the office is open plan and about 15m x 7M, grid ceiling with loft space above, windows and insulation is not the best and there are two offices, all single story with a central communal area with reception, toilet, kitchen etc.
The client wants 8 x...
I have two supplies into a new horstman e7 box, 1 from the offpeak water heating one from standard tariff boost do both suppies go to 1 and 2, 4 &5 linked, when wired this way boost RCBO trips ,if I remove the off peak it works albeit no off peak I fitted 2 new RCBO boards a while back but there...
Hi. I am trying to replace a heating timer with a smart switch. The current timer is the type with a dial on the front and 1 to 24 written on it where you pull out the little lugs to set what time the heating comes on and how long it runs for, APT is the make. The wires coming from the wall are...
I came across this controller that is used to heat a tank located in the loft of a house.
The controller seems to be faulty as all 3 temperature sensors are reading -20 deg C.
I cannot find any documentation on this controller and wondered if anyone has come across it.
Do you know where I can...
Noticed an old cloth wire coming down the brick wall feeding an outlet on the opposite side of our oil burner is all fray. Was going to replace it with MC but the plumber that was here doing work (why I was back there to take notice of it) mentioned there is some new local rule that they aren't...
Do you install new heating systems? Ever had a missing cable run between a boiler and a pump?
Using MAINSLINK - the pump overrun solution - you can avoid expensive cable runs when cables are missing between a boiler and a pump. When the MAINSLINK by the boiler has 230Vac live input, this...
Hello!
I've just moved in to a new property with "all electric" heating system and trying to figure it out. The agency/landlord are of no help so trying here. Previously only lived in properties with the usual gas combi boilers so a bit lost. It's a one bedroom flat with two of us living here...
I’ve been tasked with sorting the heating system at that big stately home… along with a heating engineer company who has about as much clue as I do.
Over the years the system has grown, changed, reduced, god only knows. And there’s no drawings… not many labels, and half the original cables are...
Hello, I am currently looking for a Heating Belt. I saw on the internet a Heating Belt for 220 Liters Drum but I don't know if we can trust this kind of product. Can anyone help me find what I'm looking for or if anyone has used this kind of product before?
Thanks for answering!
Hi , Wondered if anyone can help , i currently install and test Trace Heating Cable on Mechanical Pipework for Frost protection . Recently our Clients are asking for a recordable test that states cable lengh of the circuit and a test to determine if there is a fault in the cable.
Currently using...
Hello. The built-in oven is not getting hot. I took a look inside and see just one heating element which is at the top. It's a three-pronged one. Is that the only element for both grill and oven? I don't see anything else in the interior of the oven by way of electrical parts. The light works...
We have just completed a self build, and heating system is Air Source Heat Pump, unvented HW cylinder, Buffet Tank, all Vaillant equipment.
The heating firm have ceased trading before the system has been completed and fully commissioned. Ground floor is UFH with 6 zones controlled by Heatmiser...
Hi all. I have a customer, manager of a retirement home and he's having problems with the original heaters. The existing heating in the multi apartment building consists of Dimplex Duoheat storage heaters. They are starting to fail on a regular basis and the spare parts have been discontinued...
Hello ,
I’m trying to further my knowledge into UFH/Rad/HW valves heating systems with air source pumps.
What is normally needed outside with the unit itself?
Do people use a multi core cable to come out of the isolator?
Also, where and what cables are needed to manifolds etc?
I...
Hi all, my condenser boiler central heating has started to do strange things so I set about trying to diagnose the problem. When I got to the thermostat I found that there was no power to it, could anybody tell me where this is powered from please? It is an old system, almost 30 years old so in...
To be honest, we are a new smart thermostat and TRV manufacturer and are working hard to create our first thermostat, we want to make a product that users are loving and that is really useful to users, can you help give your feedback on these designs suggestions? Any help would be greatly...
Hi,
this is a bit complicated.
We installed two separate underfloor heating system in our downstairs area.
One at 240V and according to the manufacturer at 11.9Amps. The other one also at 240V and 9.7Amps.
Because of the lack of space in the 200Amp panel, we connected them to two separate...
A nice easy one for all the (many) people that are cleverer than me 🙂.
Could you please point me in the direction of a wiring diagram for a heating oil fuelled conventional boiler?
Customer has a large boiler installed which he's planning on using to CH / DHW his house and the attached house...
Hi people, I’m new to the forum, first post so here goes.
I’m wiring a heating control system and at the moment the customer wants as follows;
A JG underfloor heating system, this will be controlled by wireless thermostats, there is a 2 port valve and a wiring centre for the underfloor heating...
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