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  1. GarethW

    Cylinder Immersion Heater Tripping

    Hoping someone can give me some advice. My cyclinder immersion thermostat is tripping every few days. It hasn't been used for a few years, but now, because I got Solar panels and an Eddi connected, we've started using it again. I've established that the Eddi, nor the top thermostat, is faulty...
  2. Kristian95

    Electrical heater died on me - Workaround does it work?

    Hey there. I got a question. My heater just died and the only real way to fix it is to get a new thermostat but sadly I cant find the modell at all. Now my question is I got a workaround but before I do so id like to ask if it will work. There are 2 cables going to the thermostat. One is going...
  3. C

    Horstmann Economy 7 Quartz heater always 'on' - doesn't turn off according to pre-set times on clock

    Hi all, I have quite an old Horstmann Economy 7 Quartz water heating system in my flat (installed around 2007). It's been working fine until the last month, now the water heater always seems to be 'on'. The clock is set to the correct time, and even when it is the middle of the day when the...
  4. W

    Immersion heater cord grip

    Hello, I am looing to sort out a few hot water tanks on a block of flats, not have cord grips on the flex, has anyone ever seen this as a part to buy on its own?
  5. H

    Patio heater (hard wire)

    Hi all, I am looking to install a 3kw patio heater spurring off an existing socket (on a ring main) as below: 1. Cable to isolator switch (32 Amp TP&N Rotary Switch Insulated Weatherproof - IP65 | Contactum (DX032AC) - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CMDX032.html) 2. Cable from isolator...
  6. rrschw

    85V on neutral after space heater on circuit...?

    I'm not at all a certified electrician, but I have a strong self taught background in electricity and electronics. We moved into a new home this year, and Austin got cold this week. I put a space heater in my room for the first time, and after an hour or so it flipped the breaker. Or so I...
  7. C

    Installing 240v Quartz Patio Heater

    I'm building a pergola and I'm going to install a 6kw, dual element quartz heater. My home's main panel is 110' from the heater and I'll be installing 10AWG 2-conductor wire to a combination double switch. However, there are no combination double switches made that can accept 10AWG wire and...
  8. Werner

    Vmc designed for a fireplace thermo switch installation for a raditor heater ???

    Hi all, Total diy beginner regarding electrical work. I was hoping someone could give some advice regarding a thermal switch for a vmc (designed for heat circulation from a chimney) but id like to use this system with a radiator heater. The problem is that the thermostat is set at high...
  9. J

    1.25 flex of a 13 amp fused spur feeding a 3KW immersion heater

    How tight is it running 1.25 flex from a 13 amp fused spur feeding a timer for an immersion heater?
    • Jako13!
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    • 13 amp amp feeding flex fused fused spur heater immersion spur
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. Z

    Prepping for an On-Demand Hot Water Heater - Amps

    Hi folks. I'm asking so that I can do some planning, and then hire a local electrician to do the work. WHAT: This is my first question, ever, on this forum. I've joined so that I can understand better what I have in my home so that I do not run the risk of putting too great a load on my...
  11. R

    How EXACTLY do immesion heater tank thermostats work ?

    My first post after extensive Googling. I'm qualified as an elctronics engineer (retired) Posting this question here in hopes that an enquiring electrcian will know the answer. The last time I changed a tank stat, I disasembled the old one and kept the 18" brass tube and central steel thin rod...
  12. W

    Storage heater Make & Model?

    Hi all, I have been requested by a client to remove storage heaters, just wondering if anyone is able to identify a make/model from the pictures as on my last visit I could not see any information on them at all and obviously have concerns over asbestos. Or if anyone knows where they have...
  13. W

    Storage heater fault

    Strange one today, storage heater was roasting hot at the top but cooler at the bottom. Tested all elements, was getting 23 ohms for each of them so elements are fine, but client complaining that it’s not as warm as it used to be. The charge control clicks on and off when turning, could it be...
  14. C

    Immersion heater wiring

    I've recently moved into a house and would like to check please whether an immersion heater that looks recently fitted has been correctly wired. It's rated at 3Kw and is wired with 2.5mm2 cable from a 16a MCB. The isolator switch is embossed 'immersion heater' and matches the images of 20a...
  15. U

    Quantum heater top vent not working

    I've got a QM150RF in the living room. The bottom vent is outputting hear fine. But the top vent seems to not be working over the last day or so. Is this a fault or part of it's heat adaptation?
  16. brixtonia

    Max immersion heater on 60A circuit?

    Hello, What would be the max Wattage immersion heater I could comfortably install on a dedicated 60A circuit? Not DIY but trying to figure out some options before speaking with contractors. Cheers!
  17. J

    Electric heater blows up but circuit still works for fan.

    My Lasko electric heater stopped working and I thought it just played out so I replaced it with another heater that worked fine for a while, but when I went back to check it was also not working. A fan is on the same circuit and has been that way for years, the fan still works fine. Is this...
  18. P

    Electric heater & frost/damp protection

    At some point in the next several months I need to look at heating for an "anti-vandal site office" used as store and occasional workshop, 3m x 10m floor, around 2.5m internal height. It needs some protection against frost and damp when not in use, as well as some comfort heating when used in...
  19. K

    Where can I Install an Immersion heater Switch

    Hi Everyone, I'm New to this forum and am hoping to obtain some advise if possible please? I have a situation where a megaflow system is installed in the Attic of a semi detached property. The Immersion heater switch has been installed by someone in the airing cupboard which sites at the end...
  20. H

    UK I have a stiebel CNS 300 wall heater.

    Hi Regarding the heater and the 4 wires .Will I be able to put a plug on this heater. What will I do with the fourth black wire ? I have never come across this before just need some advice please

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