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    Spur from boiler circuit

    Hi. I am wanting to install a regular single 13A socket (with RCD protection) near my boiler to power a Raspberry Pi, which draws comfortably less than 1A. The boiler is on its own dedicated circuit protected by a 5A MCB at the CU and a 3A fused double-pole isolation switch next to the boiler...
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    How to reset boiler Horstmann 7 Economy?

    Hi, I have a boiler Horstmann 7 Economy. It is not working. However the boost option works. Could you tell me how to reset it, please?
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    FCU at boiler

    My parents have have their boiler replaced but the plumbers have left the ageing controls in place. I’m in the process of replacing the programmer etc and have found there are 2 fuses connection units. One is at the boiler, the second is at the programmer (which also isolated the boiler). The...
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    Pump (and boiler) on even though all zones off

    We have an oil-fired boiler and a three-zone programmer. Some of the time it works fine, but not infrequently we get the following scenario. 20.30 last night: Programmer switches on the upstairs heating and the water heating. OK. 21.00 Programmer switches off the upstairs heating and the water...
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    Boiler programmer wiring

    Ok, so im no stranger to basic electrical work, changed a few plugs, rose lights, and even a 3 valve port on a central heating system ha. I want to replace my old Myson microtimer for a more modern one. Issue i have is the wiring. The newer ones have N L 1 2 3 4 E My current one has N L 1 2 3 4...
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    Boiler tripping main fuse

    I have a grant vortex combi boiler and it has started tripping the main fuse when the programmer calls for heat. Any ideas. Regards
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    Should a consumer unit be fitted 2 inches from a boiler?

    Hi my daughters rented home set on fire. The consumer unit was making a massive popping noise which shook the house. The boiler is in the same cupboard under the stairs and is 2 inches away from consumer. Is that normal practise? Plus a chappie came to fit a smart meter and told my daughter that...
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    RCD for boiler replacement? When is an RCD NEEDED?

    When does an installation NEED an RCD? I thought that all new circuits need one but I now believe that I am mistaken. Regulation 411.3.3 for socket outlets up to 32amps and regulation 411.3.4 for lights. Then for special locations like bathrooms. If the cables are less than 50mm deep into the...
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    Bonding combi boiler gas pipes

    From my understanding you need to run both a 10mm earth from CU to water stop clock and seperate 10mm to gas, exception being if cable is uncut can link both gas and water together. In a scenario where been asked to change consumer unit but getting to gas pipes of combi boiler is practically...
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    Wiring a nest into combi boiler, job for a diy'er?

    Appreciate this might be a bit impossible to answer since you don't know how (in)competent I am, but for someone who can wire switches, light fittings, fcu, various common 'simple' bits, is wiring a nest thermostat into my combi boiler something I can do or is it a big no-no? As with any of my...
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    Boiler wiring

    Hello All. Hoping you guys can help me out some here please. Valiant boiler combi. Old wiring to timer and boiler removed during rewire. Advice needed on how to wire up boiler to new timer and room stat. Dediciated fused spur for boiler and exisiting 3 core wire from room stat in place...
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    Salus RT505TX wont fire up the boiler after initial testing.

    Hi all, just fitted a Salus RT505TX thermostat an reciever, connections are all correct and tight, 230v live and neutral to the reciever, a loop from live to the common terminal, then a switch live from the boiler also to the reciever, ive paired the devices up and when I increase temperature it...
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    Boiler at end of bath

    Moving consumer unit for first floor flat from a basement shop to locally within the flat itself via metal clad switch fuse at main intake. Had a quick look around at condition of the flats installation beforehand. Moved / upgraded con unit and was happily carrying out testing. Moved into...
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    Electrician Jobs Portsmouth spark needed to check electric boiler out

    Ex has flat in portsmouth with electric boiler. Packed in quoted 3k for replacement. Need someone to check element to see if it needs replacement rather than replace whole boiler. Anyone up for that?
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    Consumer unit above boiler

    Hi all, I want to move a consumer unit and the best place is above a combi boiler. It is 200mm above and will be incorporated into a cupboard with the combi. It seems like it would get hot but I cant see any heat whatsoever coming from the top of the combi so assume this all flues out the wall...
  16. Andy5678

    25 year old boiler wiring

    Been looking at changing a faulty timer on an oil boiler. the current timer switches between DHW or DHW and HTG. I cannot find any motorised valves, it looks like it’s just controlled with a room stat connected to a pump for heating and some other stat I can’t find for the water. had a look...
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    Connecting a thermostat to an existing boiler

    Hi everyone. Im new here and I apologise if this has already been asked. I am trying to connect my thermostat to my existing combi boiler. The thermostat is under the boiler and has 4 core wire coming out of it. The gas engineer who came out to service the boiler said that it can't be...
  18. Ruairi Hansen

    Gas bonding

    Hi guys just wondering what peoples thought is on this. I was out looking at a job today and noticed the main gas pipe is not bonded at the meter but has a 10mm earth at the boiler is this a code c2, c3 or nothing?
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    Boiler & 2 port valve problem

    Hi, I have just had a problem last night with my h/w & central heating system, I have found out the boiler has been stopping and starting without the c/h 2 port valve opening, I have tested the circuit and discovered it is the micro switch in the valve that must have stuck in the closed position...
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    Electric Fusion Boiler Repair or Replacement

    Hi, I have a 1st floor duplex flat and upstairs in the boiler room is an Electric Fusion Boiler with hot water cylinder tank. The hot water tank is working fine for the water but the boiler / central heating system which is a bit of a beast, (installed in 2006 image attached), is now faulty...

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