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  1. S

    Wifi control of 3 heaters - Sonoff?

    I'm installing 3 x 500w heaters in an outdoor room and want to be able to switch them on/off via wifi. I was considering a single Sonoff Basic R2 like this to add to the circuit: Itead Sonoff Basic R2 Wifi DIY Smart Remote Control Switch | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353403455199 Will...
  2. G

    Alternatives or new storage heaters?

    My daughter bought a 2 bedroom flat with e7 storage heaters, no gas supply. 2 of the 3 heaters are not fully working (only instant heat elements working though the e7 supplies have been checked and are all good). Q is whether to replace all 3 with latest gen storage heaters or panel heaters...
  3. Dannew

    Replacing storage heaters

    Hey all, a few questions! I had some old storage heaters that I've ripped out and replaced with oil filed electric radiators instead. I now need to wire them up using the existing sockets that were there. First thing is what's involved with converting to a normal energy supply from economy7...
  4. Jurassic Sparks

    Oil Filled Heaters, any one recognise them

    I am sorting out a few problems in a fairly new build (3 years) no paperwork or instructions came with the property !! a couple of the heaters pop and fizz, so I presume the builders stored them the wrong way and some oil drained out the biggest problem is that I have no idea of the...
  5. S

    Help please -UK Private Rented 1 bed flat - comfort/storage heaters - £634 bill for 3 months from Scottish Power

    Hi. Please can someone offer me advise. I have a 1 bedroom flat with storage/comfort heaters (don't know which) that I don't turn on as I can't afford to run them. I have always had really high electricity bills and two metres which are supposed to cover day and night usage. Scottish Power...
    • Sarah Giles
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    • comfort economy 7 heaters help please months please power private rented scottish storage heater
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  6. K

    UK RCDs and storage heaters?

    RCDs and storage heaters, yes or no?
  7. J

    IMMERSION HEATERS

    I HAVE 3 IMMERSION HEATERS IN 4 TANKS ALL ON 480VAC SINGLE PHASE CIRCUIT THE CONTROL BOX WIRES BURN RIGHT BEFORE THE CONTACTOR. I HAVE SIZE 10AWG WIRE FROM BREAKER TO BOXES ALL WHICH HAVE BURNED BEFORE THE CONTACTOR BEFORE IVE BEEN REPAIRING WIRES EACH TIME IN ORDER TO KEEP THEM RUNNING. THEIR...
  8. P

    Induction hob and oven not working properly

    Hi guys here is the situation,switching all 4 heaters in induction hob(7.4kW)and it stops working.Taking out the oven (2.5kW)which is just underneath and find out that hob and oven are both plugged in to double socket.There is no cooker connection unit but there is cooker switch above.From the...
  9. B

    UK New smart meter, storage heaters now trip RCD

    I have just had a "smart" meter installed , and at night the electrics trips the RCD when the night storage radiator section comes on. I have had them out and they said installation was correct. I know a little about electrics (more over cautious and basic) but was suppressed when I looked at...
  10. T

    UK Wiring IR panel heaters

    Hi All. I'm wiring a loft conversion, 2 small bedrooms and landing with separate ring circuit feeding 6 socket outlets and lighting circuit. Owners do not wish to extend their CH system and asked me to install 500W IR panel in each bedroom. You can buy these units with a standard 13A plugs but I...
  11. P

    Can I power 2 x 3kw immersion heaters from a single 3 phase contactor?

    Is it ok/advisable/legal to power 2 immersion heaters (both in the same cylinder) from a single 3-phase contactor? I need to connec
  12. Z

    Help with storage heaters on eicr

    Hello all, I have been asked to do a eicr on a property, as the client has asked to rectify any issues as I go along, I have come across a supply to some storage heaters running off a oldb3036 consumer unit. It is running off a 24 hour supply ie 4 terminal meter but within it has contactors. I...
  13. FUSEServices

    Restaurants / Pubs Outdoor heating.

    I have been asked to quote to install 6 x 1.8kW heaters to a wooden pergola with a perspex roof. It's on decking and there is a TN-C-S earth provided. There are obvious things to consider about the heat etc, but I'm more concerned about the electrical installation. It is 12m long and 4m wide and...
  14. Phil L

    Good quality smart looking Panel heaters

    Anyone got any recommendations for a modern looking panel heater for a Timber man cave approx 6 x 4 mtrs?
  15. W

    3kw heaters installation

    Hi, I’ve been asked to install 5x 3kw ceiling heaters in a room for a salon. I just want to check how you would install them? I’m thinking a radial in 4mm2 cable (singles in conduit), from cu to thermostat, to contactor to heaters, 13amp f/spur at each heater? Customer wants them all to come on...
  16. O

    Replace old storage heaters with electric rads

    We have old dimplex storage heaters which need replacing. We don’t use E7 so want to replace with modern electric radiators. One large room (20m2), two medium (15m2) and one hallway. The range and types are baffling. Can anyone either recommend a type/manufacturer or a source of reliable...
  17. M

    UK Off-Peak / Peak Immersion Heaters

    Hi All, my flat has Off-Peak and Peak power supply and the hot water is produced via 2 immersion heaters, the bottom element is fed by the Off-Peak supply and the top one by peak (24hr) supply. As immersion heaters have a limited life span, I'd like to have more control of the Off Peak element...
  18. B

    Heaters for fishtanks

    Hi, I've being asked to provide pwer for multiple fish tank heaters about 20 of them just thinking of running 3 or 4 radials on rcbos Any ideas
  19. Mark42

    Thermostatic control of socket outlets for portable heaters. OK or not?

    I'm repurposing an agricultural building as a research workshop, where sometimes reasonably accurate air temperature control will be needed. I want to keep it simple, flexible, and cheap. Rather that fit modern and expensive wall-mounted heaters, which have a plethora of complicated...
  20. K

    UK synchronisation of storage heaters and Economy 7 supply timings.

    please could somebody tell me how storage heaters are linked/synchronised with the electricity supplier so that they switch themselves off and on to coincide with the timings of the Economy 7 rate. In my case, for example, the E7 timings are allegedly 11.30 to 6.30am but the storage heaters are...

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