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  1. S

    help getting into plc and controls field

    right im 23 from stoke on trent, staffordshire. I did my apprenticeship 3 years ago as an Installation Electrician and have since gone back to collage to get my 17th edition but as im quite young and got layed off as soon as i completed my apprenticeship and ive only being doing the odd month...
  2. Goody

    Heights of switches, sockets-outlets and controls

    It is recommended to place switches, sockets and controls in accessible position at a height of 450 mm and 1200 mm from the finished floor level, but would it still comply if the sockets are 200 mm from finished floor level? Most of the houses have the sockets a couple of inches above the skirt...
  3. B

    Central Heating Controls

    Hi, Does the wiring runs and wiring up of central heating controls come under BS7671. Would a cert be required for this type of work. Thanks in advance
  4. S

    Upgrading machinery controls

    Hey up, guys I've completed, over the last two years, three projects upgrading the controls of some aging machines in a beer bottling environment. The 1st; converting a capping machine from relay logic to PLC and upgraded safety using a 2 ch. pilz. The 2nd; converting a rinser from S5 to S7...
  5. R

    electrical testing of heating controls

    aya, what is the correct method of fully testing s and y plan heating controls after the fused spur etc. i understand the R1 +R2 back to the spur and also ZS from the furthest point but i struggle to understand how to carry out a "safe" insulation test without the possibilty of damaging valves...
  6. S

    Occupancy Switch Wiring

    I'm going to replace a pull cord ceiling light in a bathroom with a ceiling mounted occupancy switch. I have no instructions for the switch or no wiring diagram but I appear to have 3 terminals (marked on the non visible PCB) - SL-L-N. I have the SL and the live in the current pullcord so is...
  7. M

    heating controls

    iv got contactors,timers and stats to fit to panel heater circuits today and tomorrow BUT unknown to guy who surveyed( had a look and counterd heaters) there is a system inplace already its dimplex panelheaters with controler modules which are removable and a wall mounted timer stat which...
  8. sythai

    Richmond Grid 500 dimmer...thoughts please...?

    Evening All... Just seeing if anyone has used any of these before ? Richmond Lighting | Grid 500 If so would like to see how you rate ? And also trying to find out if there any other alternatives that go up to 500w for a comparison ? Many Thanks, Sy
  9. J

    Wireless room stat and mains controls

    Hi everyone I am wondering if I can control a mains 3 port valve with a wireless room stat. The plumbers didnt advise me on this stat until the job was finished I have had this problem before. Can anyone help. Thanks
  10. R

    remote access security lighting

    hi, I'm installing a CCTV system for a customer and they asked me if there was anyway of remotely controlling security lighting at there house. They can log on to the cctv system from any computer and control it and want to be able to do the same for the lights. does anyone know if this is...
  11. chrish_1977

    Customer getting in my face

    Hi all, i hope this is in the right section (if not i do apologise and will not do it again). I need some help with a very problem customer, I have carried out a c/u change and issued a EIC, then 2 weeks later I get a phone call blaming me for the boiler not working, called to the address and...
  12. A

    Help understanding heating systems

    Hi all, Not long took the plunge and set up as self employed after spending 9 years in the trade. The problem I have is I have never had to deal with heating systems. It is something I want to get my head round because at the moment if I get called out to a heating fault I would be a bit...
  13. D

    electronic speed controls

    i'm fitting a couple of small controllers- about 2amp each connected to fans are these generally ok on rcd protected circuits thanks
  14. sythai

    central heating controls....

    Hello there.... Hope someone can advise me correctly here. Have got to do the control wiring for an 's' plan.... havent done any heating systems for years. Just wondering what regs are regarding the following.... Megaflow and programmer are going to be up on first floor, boiler is down on...
  15. T

    Kitchen Plinth heater controls

    Hello all, A customer wants a 2 kw plinth heater installed in the kitchen. Everyting is ok with regard to the heater but all it has is a simple on and of switch and fan speed selector and I just wondered if any of you guys know of a thermostat and timer that i could put in series with the...
  16. K

    Fire Vent Controls

    Hi Guys, anybody come across fire vents in smaal blocks of flats and what type of switch should be installed? Seen one recently in a new development (break glass type), but can,t seem to source one anywhere - any suggestions would help
  17. L

    Can Thermal Cut Out on old water cyclinder cause RCD trip?

    Hi Guys, I'm after some advice please! My friend got back from holiday yesterday and when he switched his hot water/heating on (honeywell-slide controls - off,cont,once,twice) the whole house tripped (all protected by RCCB as main switch). I found the terminal strip where the thermostat, pump...
  18. E

    Central heating controls in bathroom airing cupboards.

    It used to be common for central heating controllers and switches to be placed in airing cupboards within bathrooms. I this permissible under current regs? In years gone by there was often a three pin socket as well.
  19. D

    Panasonic Brushless motors and controls

    I have come accross some products from panasonic in our store and am trying to find out some information on them,predominantly i am looking to find out about a Panasonic brushless geared motor. Model Number: MBMG5ACBN002. Also i require information on what i think to be a regulater or...
  20. R

    underfloor heating controls

    hi can anyone give me some tips on wireing underfloor heating pump and controls .....

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