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  1. S

    Heat pump controls

    I’m trying to get my head around how the controls work on heat pump systems . Usually on a s plan combi boiler let’s just say 2 zones I’ve learned that power to spur from spur to Timeclock to stat calls for heat switch live from stat on to brown on the motorised valve micro switch closes...
  2. J

    I Need Work Looking for weekend PLC/ industrial controls call-out work

    Hello, I'm interested in working PLC/ industrial controls weekend call-out work for any companies who need it. I'm based in the south of England. Primarily I work with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs. Thanks, Josh
  3. N

    Switch controls outlet???

    DYI guy here with some basic knowledge of electrical craft. I am helping a buddy in his remodeled bathroom. His GFCI outlet was powered off vanity light and every time you shut off the light, the power of receptacle goes off. That makes sense. What doesn't make sense is I moved outlet on other...
  4. anthonyleeds

    Light switch controls both hallway and living room

    Hello, I am in the process of purchasing a property. I have made an offer, and after my own little survey, I noticed a few issues with the electrics. The current owner has installed a partition wall where you enter the property to create a hallway that is separate from the living room (before...
  5. A

    Does anyone know anything about Cranford Controls?

    Basically, I am looking to find out how much the industry knows about Cranford Controls and what they do. Anyone willing to chat to me about this will be highly appreciated.
  6. RF Solutions Ltd

    Case Study: A common UK Light Switch used to Remote Control Outdoor Lighting

    Checkout the latest case study from RF Solutions: The SWITCHLINK is an RF wireless switching system ideal for outdoor lighting remote control. The system uses a battery-powered wall gang switch and a 230Vac MAINS receiver and has a range of up to 200 metres. The MAINSSWITCH, a similar system...
  7. S

    Heating electric controls running hot/ burning, oil heating

    Hi all Happy Christmas to you and yours. I need some expert advice I made the temporary leap to a off grid Mobile home a few months ago while I build my house. All works ok, generator during the day and batteries and a 1 to 2 kw 220v inverter at night. However, there is a slight problem, I...
  8. T

    Motor Controls Challenge

    I"m a student learning motor controls and created a challenge for myself but am stuck. Here is the challenge: Challenge 1 A) Using a blower (compressed air) set to a min level so that it would keep the light bulb from turning on. No air or falls below the min level, and fail the light comes...
  9. T

    Motor controls, DOL starters etc

    Hi all. I'm looking to build myself a rig with a small single phase motor and learn a bit more about motor controls etc. I mostly do domestic and some commercial but haven't much experience with motor controls. I always looks at ways to improve myself and my electrical knowledge. Most DOL...
  10. B

    UK Heating Controls Wiring

    Hi. I’m a heating engineer who primarily services and fixes boilers. But I also install smart heating controls such as Hive & Nest etc. When diagnosing faults I’m obviously testing wiring continuity, checking devices and then with installing smart controls I’m checking circuits, removing old...
  11. The apprentice

    Motor controls

    Could anyone show me a forward revers and stop motor wiring diagram thanks in advance just trying to learn a bit
  12. B

    Ireland rointe K serie in Dublin

    where can I get the control end panel " the plastic part "complete with controls etc for a rointe K serie ,it has 11 panels .I am in Dublin . It is not working correctly ,display goes white Thank you , Niall O Connor .
  13. D

    Issue with heating controls

    Hi all hope you can help me on this one as heating is not my forteit. Got a communal heating system 6 flats one heating system. 5 flats have heat 1 doesn't. Plumber been to it and says its electrical as no power to the controller. Each flat has it's own controller fed locally from their own...
  14. C

    How to get into Controls / Automation / PLC´s.

    Evening! I´m looking into getting more into the Controls / PLC / Automation side of things. I´ve programmed a few PLC´s (Siemens) from scratch and a HMI. Some knowledge of Servo Drives (fault finding, setting basic parameters), programming VSD´s, designing / construction of control panels etc...
  15. P

    UK Installing 2 gang socket where boiler controls were located

    Hi all, First time poster and keen DIYer here. Seeking some advise/info about my current situation, moved into my house 4 years ago and straight away needed a boiler fitted (changed from a gravity fed system to a combi and had it relocated from the kitchen to the upstairs bedroom). After this...
  16. S

    I Need Work Boiler controls price work in and around London areas

    Looking for anyone interested in taking on some boiler control installations combi/ S/Y plan heating circuits Between £200-£300 a day all in around north/east/west London Price work Must drive And have small experience in central heating controls/ Boilers and testing Feel free to call or...
  17. T

    No such thing as "IT CANT BE DONE". Dimmer not working as requires in my lighting controls :(

    Hi everyone, I've come here in frustration and would be so very grateful to who ever can help me.. The lighting controls are required to: Dim hallway lighting (9 x GU10 LED) after 10pm untill 6am to 50%. The rest of the time NO dimming is required. To complicate this, these lights are...
  18. Dave Walker

    Line voltage central heating to smart controls

    I currently have a 2 zone line voltage controlled central heating system and would like to convert it to use smart controls. I want an open system that I can integrate to openhab, so not Nest or Hive. I'm not sure where to start, any advice?
  19. 10linepoet

    Electrician Jobs BMS CONTROLS ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED

    WE REQUIRE A MOTIVATED & EXPERIENCED BMS/CONTROLS ELECTRICIAN FOR CONTRACT WORK IN THE LIVERPOOL STREET STATION AREA & OTHER SITES IN EAST LONDON, FOR IMMEDIATE START. References & current CSCS Card required.
  20. Jason Philip

    Smart Home / Lighting Controls options

    Hi all, just curious as to know what are the preferred brands to use for smart home lighting packages. I use lutron and wattstopper in my job, these are both great but pretty pricy. but for residential re-wires, what brand can you recommend, good ones not junk. Thanks.
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