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  1. C

    Using one boiler to heat 2 flats

    I've been asked to complete some wiring on a couple units/ flats. There is one boiler and pump, to heat 2 separate heating systems. So the there's 2 programmers etc. What's the best way to go about this?
  2. T

    Heat felt in cables

    Hey folks looking for a second opinion on this one, was carrying out an eicr on an car dealership it department , all going well just the usuall cracked sockets blind grommets missing from things etc . Got to one board that feeds a lot of it computers and there was obvious heat from the DB cover...
  3. F

    Aico heat alarm

    Evening Ladies Came across a problem today after i had installed some smoke alarms. 2 opticals, 1 in hallway, 1 on landing and heat in the kitchen. When you set the heat off in the kitchen the others dont go off, but when you set any of the opticals off the kitchen heat goes off ???? Anyone had...
  4. D

    Insect barbecue and heat alarm

    I can only think that it must be infra red light causing the problem ( I assume it is IR not UV) A converted barn,completed and powered up for at least 3 months The old dear has decided to rent the place out,prospective tenants are viewing tomorrow Flies have decided to hatch and have a fly...
  5. C

    Best ways to monitor solar pv system and heat water?

    I'm uncertain regarding the relative advantages and disadvantages of two systems: 1. Elios4you to monitor the system and the linked Power Reducer to heat the hot water. I have not been quoted a price for this system. Can anyone advise? 2. A Geo Solo PV Monitor and an Immersun Unit. I...
  6. S

    Heat recovery ventilation linked to smoke alarms

    Hi! I'm installing some interlinked smoke/heat alarms. The customer wants it so that when the alarms are activated it cuts off the power supply to his heat recovery ventilation system (so it doesn't keep trying to replace the smoke with clean air, which would effectively be fanning the fire!)...
  7. O

    Excessive heat off Syvania LED GU 10 lamps

    As the title says really. My hairdresser has a number of these, retro fitted into downlights and they are failing often. From what I could tell today they were exceptionally hot, as was the surrounding metal casing. My best guess is to bin the fire rated enclosures to reduce the heat?? ( they...
    • Octopus
    • Thread
    • electricians vans heat lamp lamps led lighting lights off van vehicle
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. D

    Air Source Heat Pump Signal Flex

    On Air Source Heat pumps there is a signal flex going from the Pump all the way to the Cylinder, It's 0.75mm Flex and I'm getting two opinions about whether it can be run in containment (YT2 and 20mm conduit) with the feed. The spark is saying that it can on 5Kw pumps (2.5mm T&E for the feed)...
    • Dan59H
    • Thread
    • air source flex heat heat pump pump signal source
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  9. B

    Air to Air Heat Pump

    Can someone please explain to me (in simpleton terms) what is the difference between an air to air heat pump and air conditioning.I know that the heat pump take s the air from outside of the property and recycles it as hot air inside. Apart from that surely the two systems are virtually the same...
  10. V

    Does boiler cable need to be heat resistant?

    Hi, can someone help me please. I have always wired boilers with heat resisting flex (mostly non butyl but heat resistant to 90degree). Recently I wired a boiler and the electrician who was only supposed to put a fused spur instead of my temporary plug and socket decided to rip out my heat...
  11. S

    Water heater stat without over heat trip

    If doing an EICR and you find an immersion heater stat with no over heat trip do you code it? Another spark I know makes it a code 2 - unsatisfactory. Thoughts please
    • southside elect
    • Thread
    • heat heater trip water without
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. rmaynard

    Working in this heat

    is anyone else unlucky enough to be inside working during our glorious summer we so deservedly need? iv been in a greenhouse working in 50+ heat for the last week going onto nights next week thank god
  13. The Solar King

    Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive

    The results of the consultation and resulting proposals have been published today and can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/renewable-heat-incentive-proposals-for-a-domestic-scheme There is quite a bit to digest, but here are some headlines. If I have made any errors...
  14. A

    Rointe Or Dimplex Duo Heat

    Hi, I've recently bought a flat and have done away with the old storage heaters that were fitted. I was pretty set on replacing these with Dimplex Duo Heat storage heaters and the panel heaters to match until the electrician came round last night and suggested Rointe ones. Its a top floor flat...
  15. Rockingit

    Low temp heat shrink

    Anyone come across heat shrink that activates at really low 60-70deg kind of temp? Have a non electrical application for some if so.
  16. E

    4mm heat resistant cable for cooker

    Ok I recently purchased a cooker which requires 4mm heat resistant flex, the only issue is where do you get it from as I have been into two electrical shops edmundsons being one and just got blank faces. Any ideas anyone please.
  17. Midwest

    Mini Heat Shrink Gas Torch

    A while back I bought one of these little torches; New Mini Gas Torch Shrink Tubing Heat Gun Tool W37 | eBay. Not from this seller I must add. Apparently, you just insert a click type cigarette lighter. But I can't for the life of me to get it to work. Anyone know how or has one?
  18. polo1

    Heat shrink - what do you use to supply the heat?

    As per the title, just curious :smilewinkgrin:
  19. The Solar King

    Tweet for Heat Sucess

    It is great to be able to bring good news to the forum. Press release from DECC doubling RHPP until start of domestic RHI. It will be deducted from RHI payments, but this was always the case. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-money-for-renewable-heating-kit Press release as follows...
  20. G

    new house 3phase heat pump

    new house guys with a new heating system through mcs real scheme 3 phase supply run into house the pump is the only piece of equipment requiring 3phase , question is looking for best way to do this was thinking give the house itself the normal dual rcd db then from 3phase mains to lucy...
    • glasgospark
    • Thread
    • 3phase heat heat pump house new pump
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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